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

The Point

— Meriwether Lewis at Harpers Ferry —

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 22, 2007

1. The Point Marker

Inscription. Today's view of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers passing through the water gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains has changed little from Meriwether Lewis' view in 1803. Lewis hoped to find a similar, accessible trade route on rivers passing through the Rocky Mountains. (Marker Number 2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.

Location. 39° 19.383′ N, 77° 43.716′ W. Marker is in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. It can be reached from the intersection of Shenandoah Street (Business U.S. 340) and Potomac Street, on the right when traveling north. Located at an overlook of the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers in Harpers Ferry National Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harpers Ferry WV 25425, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker 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: Early Travel (a few steps from this marker); The Race to the Ohio (a few steps from this marker); The Iron Horse Wins (a few steps from this marker); The Mule Falters (a few steps from this marker); Where Three National Trails Meet

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(a few steps from this marker); Capture of Harper's Ferry, (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Capture of Harpers Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Capture of Harpers Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harpers Ferry.

The Point Marker at the Overlook image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 22, 2007

2. The Point Marker at the Overlook

Corps of Discovery Placemark next to the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 22, 2007

3. Corps of Discovery Placemark next to the Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,350 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 10, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.