Mountains, Men, and Maneuvers - Harper’s Ferry NHP – Harper’s Ferry, W. Va.
N 39° 18.460 W 077° 45.776
18S E 261773 N 4354559
This is one of several markers located at the Murphy-Chambers Farm of Harper's Ferry National Historic Park, County Road 340/5 , District of Harper's Ferry, Jefferson County, West Virginia
Waymark Code: WMPJC6
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/07/2015
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"Confederate Major General “Stonewall” Jackson could not see this view. His lower vantage on Schoolhouse Ridge, 1000 yards upriver, blocked his sight of this strategic position. Yet Jackson remembered this farm from his time as Confederate commander at Harpers Ferry during the first days of the war. He knew if he seized this ground he would threaten the rear of the Union army atop Bolivar Heights. Despite overwhelming odds, Jackson’s men secured the Chambers (Murphy) Farm and the plateau on Loudoun Heights, overcoming rivers, cliffs, ravines, poor roads, and narrow shorelines. They forced the surrender of Harpers Ferry. With cannon now in close firing range from these surprise positions, Jackson was ready to launch his final attack on the Union forces."
Group that erected the marker: National Park Service
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
County Road 340/5
Harper's Ferry NHP
Harpers Ferry, WV USA
25425
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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