Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Lockwood House
By Linda Walcroft, July 29, 2008
1. Lockwood House Marker
With its commanding view of Harpers Ferry and the Potomac River gap, this house has witnessed significant chapters in Harpers Ferry's history. It was built in 1847 as quarters for the U.S. Armory paymaster and later served as headquarters for Union Generals Henry H. Lockwood and Philip H. Sheridan during the Civil War.After the war, Storer Normal School (later college) - one of America's first schools for freed slaves - began here, and for almost a century Black students and Freewill Baptist Church staff utilized this building. Today, its exterior is restored to the Civil War period, but two rooms are furnished as they were during its early Storer College occupancy.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities 🎓 series list.
Location. 39° 19.43′ N, 77° 44.134′ W. Marker is in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. Marker can be reached from Fillmore Street
By Linda Walcroft, July 29, 2008
2. Lockwood House with Marker
West Facade
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brackett House (within shouting distance of this marker); Harper Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nathan Cook Brackett (about 300 feet away); Jefferson Rock (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Jefferson Rock (about 500 feet away); Revolutionary War Soldier (about 600 feet away); Morrell House (about 600 feet away); Island Access (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harpers Ferry.
Also see . . . Storer College. (Submitted on August 12, 2008, by Linda Walcroft of Strasburg, Virginia.)
By Linda Walcroft, May 18, 2008
3. East and North Sides of Lockwood House
The building can be partially viewed from Fillmore Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2008, by Linda Walcroft of Strasburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,438 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 12, 2008, by Linda Walcroft of Strasburg, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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