Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Large Arsenal Foundation

— Meriwether Lewis at Harpers Ferry —

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 12, 2007

1. Large Arsenal Foundation Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Completed in 1800, the 2 1/2-story, brick arsenal building stored weapons made for the security and survival of a young United States of America. Lewis procured 15 rifles from this stockpile. They were the first and most essential weapons his soldiers needed to survive on their wilderness journey. (Marker Number 3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.

Location. 39° 19.367′ N, 77° 43.78′ W. Marker is in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Shenandoah Street (Business U.S. 340) and Potomac Street, on the right when traveling north on Shenandoah Street. Located behind John Brown's Fort in Lower Town, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 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. Large Arsenal (here, next to this marker); Arsenal Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Burned, Flooded, and Leveled

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Weapons Under Fire (within shouting distance of this marker); "The War That Ended Slavery" (within shouting distance of this marker); John Brown (within shouting distance of this marker); "for the deposit of arms" (within shouting distance of this marker); Federal Armory (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harpers Ferry.

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Photographed By Craig Swain

2. Arsenal Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,057 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 8, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on May 6, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.