Capture of Harper's Ferry No. 5 - Harpers Ferry, WV
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One of 5 tablets depicting the events of the Civil War in Harpers Ferry.
Waymark Code: WM14D54
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/14/2021
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The plaque says, "Capture of Harpers Ferry September 15, 1862 No. 5 At daylight, September 15, three Batteries of Jackson's Division delivered a severe fire against the right of the Bolivar Heights defense. Ewell's Batteries opened from School House Hill in front. Hill's five Batteries on ground commanding the left of the line and the 10 guns across the Shenandoah poured an accurate enfilade fire upon the left and rear of Miles' defenses. The Artillery on Loudoun Heights and Maryland Heights, joined the attack. This concentrated fire of 58 guns was responded to by the Union guns but, in an hour, beginning to run short of ammunition Miles raised the white flag in token of surrender. Soon after he was mortally wounded and the command devolved on General White who completed the terms of capitulation by the surrender of about 12,500 Officers and men and all public property. Hill's Division was left to parole the prisoners, while Jackson with five Divisions marched to the field of Antietam. Exclusive of the loss on Maryland Heights, the Union loss was 9 killed, 39 wounded; Confederate loss 6 killed, 69 wounded."
Group that erected the marker: Unknown
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Harpers Ferry, WV, USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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