Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Revolutionary War Soldier
William Broadus
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. Marker is in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Fillmore Street and York Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harpers Ferry WV 25425, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 Ferry.
More about this marker. 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.)
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