Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Revolutionary War Soldier
William Broadus
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 9, 2017
1. William Broadus Marker
William Broadus
Born 1755
Died October 5, 1830
Lieutenant in the First Virginia Regiment
Commanded by Colonel George Gibson
Marker placed by
General Adam Stephen Chapter, NSSAR
and
Virginia Society, NSSAR
April 29, 2017
Erected 2017.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list.
Location. 39° 19.383′ N, 77° 44.033′ W. Memorial is in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. It can be reached from the intersection of Fillmore Street and York Street. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Harpers Ferry WV 25425, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in the Eastern Panhandle. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Nathan Cook Brackett (within shouting distance of this marker); Harper Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jefferson Rock (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Jefferson Rock (about 400 feet away); Shenandoah Canal (about 400 feet away); St. John's Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); Lockwood House (about 600 feet away); Riley House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harpers
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Virginius Island Trail (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this memorial. Marker is inside the Harper Cemetery.
Also see . . . MAJ William Broadus. "Find A Grave" entry. (Submitted on April 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 9, 2017
2. Willaim Broadus gravesite
The headstone seems to be under repair.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 9, 2017
3. Harper Cemetery gates
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 9, 2017
4. View from the headstone
Looking towards Harpers Ferry.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 682 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 16, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
