Just about eight miles south of the Monocacy is this very old church which has been nearly restored now. I recall its ruins when I came here several years ago to visit the graves of these cavalry officers (foreground) of the 17th Virginia who fell in the here in an ambush in the battle for Washington in 1864. It is good that they rest beneath their country's flag. It would not surprise me if some busybody comes to demand that these CSA battle flags be taken away. I think it private property, and so protected by our Constitution. I pray those who control this property will exercise the wisdom to resist such foolish suggestions. Just on the other side of the church rests another soldier from that Late Unpleasantness whose grave flies Old Glory. Well done good and faithful servants.
Deo Vindice
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