John Brown Monument - Harpers Ferry, WV - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

The plaque says, "Commemorated here is the original location of the "John Brown Fort" - the Federal Armory's fire-ending house, where abolitionist John Brown and his raiders were captured by U.S. Marines on October 18, 1859. If you look to the south, you will see the Fort about 150 feet from here. The Fort was first moved in 1891 and its original foundation covered by the railroad in 1892."

Group that erected the marker: NPS Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: Harpers Ferry, WV URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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