Charles Town in Jefferson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Jefferson County Courthouse
Where John Brown Was Tried
— Visitors are Welcome. —
Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, September 30, 2006
1. Jefferson County Courthouse Marker
In this courthouse, John Brown, the abolitionist, was tried and found guilty of treason, conspiracy and murder. He was hanged four blocks from here on December 2, 1859.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Law Enforcement. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1839.
Location. 39° 17.352′ N, 77° 51.588′ W. Marker is in Charles Town, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of North George Street and East Washington Street (U.S. 340), on the right when traveling north on North George Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charles Town WV 25414, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jefferson County World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); John Yates (here, next to this marker); The Trial of John Brown (a few steps from this marker); New Central Restaurant (within shouting distance of this marker); Explore the Washington Heritage Trail / Afoot in Historic Charles Town (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Washington's Town
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Also see . . . The Kennedy Farm: Staging area for John Brown’s Raid on Harper’s Ferry. (Submitted on July 17, 2007, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2011
2. Marker in Charles Town
Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, September 30, 2006
3. Jefferson County Courthouse
Photographed By Tom Fuchs, June 16, 2007
4. West Virginia Statehood Stone
West Virginia became a separate state from Virginia in the height of the Civil War, June 20, 1863. This stone was the courthouse grounds, facing Washington Street. It was moved during 2015 renovations. The county may sell it to the highest bidder.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 19, 2017
5. Jefferson County Courthouse
Photographed By Sean F. Coykendall, November 2006
6. Jefferson County Courthouse, Christmas Style
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2007, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 4,309 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 17, 2007, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. 2. submitted on April 12, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on July 17, 2007, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. 4. submitted on July 19, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 5. submitted on April 5, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 6. submitted on December 7, 2007, by Sean F. Coykendall of Land O' Lakes, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
