Meriwether Lewis at Harpers Ferry - Harpers Ferry, WV
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bluesnote
N 39° 19.381 W 077° 43.715
18S E 264786 N 4356173
One of many historical markers in Harpers Ferry.
Waymark Code: WMZWP6
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 01/14/2019
Views: 7
The plaque says, "Today's view of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers passing through the water gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains has changed little from Meriwether Lewis' view in 1803. Lewis hoped to find a similar, accessible trade route on rivers passing through the Rocky Mountains."
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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