Maryland Monument — Attraction in New York

The Maryland 400, under the command of Lord Stirling (also known as General William Alexander), held off British General Cornwallis’s troops to allow General George Washington and his forces time to escape across Gowanus Creek. The mission was a success, though at a cost of 250 lives. The soldiers are buried at a plot on Third Avenue between 8th and 9th Streets just west...

This is a real monument, a monument that you should go for a visit, a monument that has meaning, a monument that is well presented, it's in the heart of Brooklyn in the middle of the beautiful prospect park with peaceful surroundings, if you're looking to visit a monument this is the right...

According to the marker: Marking the lives of 400 Maryland based soldiers, who gave their lives for the American army and their cause, on these...