1826 Riley House - Harpers Ferry, WV
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bluesnote
N 39° 19.445 W 077° 43.932
18S E 264479 N 4356302
One of many historical markers in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
Waymark Code: WM14N0V
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/29/2021
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The plaque says, "Built in 1826 as a private residence, this Federal style house was acquired by the War Department in 1837 and became U.S. Armory Dwelling No. 55. Jefferson Davis signed the deed in 1852 when the government sold the home to Armory worker James Hills. B&O Railroad engineer C.E. Riley's granddaughter, descendant of local Confederate Partisan Ranger Jim Riley (Virginia Cavalry, is the current owner and resident."
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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