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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM70F_john-brown-monument_Harpers-Ferry-WV.html
Commemorated here is the original location of the "John Brown Fort"—the Federal Armory's fire engine house where abolitionist John Brown and his raiders were captured by the U.S. Marines on October 18, 1859. If you look to the south, you wil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6UZ_jefferson-rock_Harpers-Ferry-WV.html
"On your right comes up the Shenandoah, having ranged along the foot of the mountain a hundred miles to seek a vent. On your left approaches the Patowmac [Potomac], in quest of a passage also. In the moment of their junction they rush together aga…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6UK_john-thomas-marker_Charles-Town-WV.html
Erected by Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of West Virginia, Free and Accepted Masons, IncorporatedIn tribute toJohn Thomas Marker of Star Lodge #1, Charles Town
FirstMost Worshipful Grand Master1881The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6QX_hayward-shepherd_Harpers-Ferry-WV.html
On the night of October 16, 1859, Heyward Shepherd, and industrious and respected Colored freeman, was mortally wounded by John Brown's raiders in pursuance of his duties as an employee of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. He became the fir…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6KK_harper-cemetery_Harpers-Ferry-WV.html
Passing through this region in 1747, Robert Harper — a Pennsylvania architect contracted to build a Quaker church in the Shenandoah Valley — was so impressed by the beauty of this place and the water-power potential of the Potomac and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6K2_lockwood-house_Harpers-Ferry-WV.html
With its commanding view of Harpers Ferry and the Potomac River gap, this house has witnessed significant chapters in Harpers Ferry's history. It was built in 1847 as quarters for the U.S. Armory paymaster and later served as headquarters for Unio…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6DJ_hedgesville_Hedgesville-WV.html
Site of stockade fort built during the early Indian wars. Mt. Zion Episcopal Church was built soon after. A mile west is the tavern, built, 1740-1750, by Robert Snodgrass on land patented in 1732 by William Snodgrass, pioneer settler.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6BP_boydville_Martinsburg-WV.html
Built, 1812, by Elisha Boyd, general in the War of 1812, on land bought from Gen. Adam Stephen. Mansion noted for its fine workmanship. Home of his son-in-law, Charles J. Faulkner, Minister to France, and his grandson, U.S. Senator Faulkner.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6BG_site-of-belle-boyd-home_Martinsburg-WV.html
Famous Confederate Spy. Here on July 4, 1861, Belle Boyd, at the age of 17, shot and killed a Union soldier. She was imprisoned on several occasions as a result of her later spying activities.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5ZU_ohio-county-state-of-ohio_Wheeling-WV.html
Ohio County. Formed in 1776 from West Augusta. Named for the river which bears an Indian name meaning "Beautiful River." Scene of last battle of the Revolution, 1782. Visited by La Salle, Celoron, Gist, Washington, and later explorers.
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