It stands to honor the men of the volunteer force that protected the Monocacy Junction during the crucial winter of 1863-1864.

Their halting of Confederate troops from advancing Northward played a significant role in the Union territory control.

"The monument is constructed of granite and measures about 24 feet high, topped by a sculpture of an infantry soldier.

The dedication ceremony, held on July 11, 1907, was attended by 180 survivors of the regiment.

This article incorporates public domain material from 14th New Jersey Monument.