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

Armory Grounds

— Meriwether Lewis at Harpers Ferry —

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 22, 2007

1. Armory Grounds Marker

Inscription. The United States Armory was the main reason Lewis came to Harpers Ferry. He needed dependable weapons and supplies to succeed on his mission. The quality of the armorers' handiwork would also mean the difference between life and death for Lewis and his men. In 1803, the armory consisted of ten buildings. Their foundations are upstream and underneath the existing railroad embankment. (Marker Number 5.)

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 1803.

Location. 39° 19.417′ N, 77° 43.8′ W. Marker is in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. It is on Potomac Street, on the right when traveling west. Located next to the "Six Acres That Changed the World" Marker by the steps leading to the Amory Grounds Site. Formerly located on top of an embankment next to the John Brown Memorial in Harpers Ferry Historical 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: Six Acres That Changed the World (a few steps from this marker); Home of Joseph Perkins (a few steps from this marker); Lewis and Clark

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(a few steps from this marker); Short-lived Sanctuary (a few steps from this marker); John Brown Monument (a few steps from this marker); John Brown's Last Stand (a few steps from this marker); White Hall Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); "I just had to speak out" -Pearl Tatten (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harpers Ferry.

Armory Grounds Marker and John Brown Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 12, 2007

2. Armory Grounds Marker and John Brown Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,669 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on July 3, 2009, by Henry T. McLin of Hanover, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1. submitted on May 10, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on May 5, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.