Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Railroad Embankment
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) series list.
Location. 39° 19.452′ N, 77° 43.828′ W. Marker is in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. Marker can be reached from Potomac Street, 0.1 miles north of Shenandoah Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Potomac Street, 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. By the aid of these machines... (a few steps from this marker); Mere Machines of Labor (a few steps from this marker); Found Underground (within shouting distance of this marker); Power of the Potomac (within shouting distance of this marker); Tailrace (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith and Forging Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Racing West
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 29, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
