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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BQ_bolivar-methodist-church_Bolivar-WV.html
This church built in early 1840s was occupied by both Union and Confederate troops for military purposes during Civil War.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BP_stonewall-jacksons-headquarters_Bolivar-WV.html
This residencewas used as headquartersby Confederate GeneralT.J. "Stonewall" Jacksonwhile stationed in the areaduring the Civil War
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BN_harpers-ferry-john-browns-fort_Harpers-Ferry-WV.html
(West Facing Side): Harpers FerryNamed for Robert Harper, who settled here in 1747 and operated ferry. Site purchased for Federal arsenal and armory in 1796. John Hall first used interchangeable gun parts here. Travel route thru Blue Ridge gap, an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BK_the-niagara-movement_Harpers-Ferry-WV.html
Here, on August 15-19, 1906, on the Storer College campus, the Niagara Movement held their first open and public meeting on American soil. Organized by W.E.B. Du Bois and others a year earlier in Erie Beach, Ontario, Canada, the Niagara Movement b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BJ_the-harpers-ferry-bandstand_Harpers-Ferry-WV.html
The Harpers Ferry Town Bandstand or Gazebo was originally one of the structures on Island Park. This amusement park was created and operated by the B&O Railroad from 1879 to 1909 on Byrne Island in the Potomac River just below the Hilltop House. I…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BI_prize-of-war_Harpers-Ferry-WV.html
Harpers Ferry was much sought by North and South, 1861-1865. Its garrison of 12,000 Union troops was captured by an army of Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson, Sept. 15, 1862, on way to join Lee at Antietam. The Catholic Church was used as Federal hospital.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12R_james-johnston-pettigrew-monument_Bunker-Hill-WV.html
Due west of this tablet, 650 feet, is the Boyd House in which died, July 17, 1863, Brig.-Gen. James Johnston Pettigrew, of North Carolina, C. S. A. At Gettysburg he commanded and led Heth's Division in the assault on Cemetery Ridge, July 3; and in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWH_lewis-and-clark_Wheeling-WV.html
Meriwether Lewis arrived here on 7 September 1803 on first leg of trip to explore and study lands, natural features and resources, waterways, and animal life of West. Noted Fort Henry, procured second pirogue to transport supplies, picked up goods…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR3_lewis-and-clark_Harpers-Ferry-WV.html
Meriwether Lewis arrived March 16, 1803. Oversaw building of collapsible iron framed, skin-clad boat and acquired supplies, tomahawks, and rifles. Left for Pennsylvania on April 18; returned July 7 to gather materials and left next day for Pittsbu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ1_fort-pearsall-1754_Romney-WV.html
"Fort Pearsall was on or in view of this site." Job Pearsall built a fort as protection against the Indians in 1754 on Lot 16, granted by Fairfax in 1749 containing 323 acres, including part of Indian Mound Cemetery.On May 14, 1756, Gen. Washingto…