John Brown - Hagerstown, Maryland
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BruceS
N 39° 38.567 W 077° 43.290
18S E 266471 N 4391650
Marker with information about John Brown's time in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WMKEVN
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2014
Views: 7
Text of marker:
John Brown
The Washington House Hotel was a major stop on the National Pike and served as a hospital at times throughout the Civil War. Prior to organizing his raid on the Federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, John Brown registered under the assumed name of "I. Smith" at the Washington House on June 30, 1859. With him were his sons Owen and Oliver, and Jeremiah G. Anderson, all of whom were principal leaders of the raid. Anderson and Oliver Brown died in the raid.
The Washington House Hotel Burned in 1879.
Group that erected the marker: Maryland Heritage
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
University Plaza
W. Washington Street
Hagerstown, Maryland
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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