Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Capture of Harpers Ferry
No. 1
Inscription.
No. 1
Brig. Gen. John G. Walker’s Division crossed the Potomac at Point of Rocks, 10 miles below this during the night of September 10, and, on the 13th occupied Loudoun Heights and the roads south of
the river leading east and south.
Erected by Antietam Battlefield Board. (Marker Number No. 1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Antietam Campaign War Department Markers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1864.
Location. 39° 19.375′ N, 77° 43.744′ W. Marker is in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. Marker is on South Potomac Street, on the right when traveling east. Located on just past the railroad overpass, at the overlook to the juncture of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Capture of Harpers Ferry (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Capture of Harpers Ferry (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Capture of Harpers Ferry (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Capture of Harpers Ferry (a few steps from this marker); John Brown Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Travel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Race to the Ohio (within shouting distance of this marker);
The Mule Falters (within shouting distance of this marker); The Iron Horse Wins (within shouting distance of this marker); Where Three National Trails Meet (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harpers Ferry.
Regarding Capture of Harpers Ferry. This is one of five tablets at Harpers Ferry describing the action here related to the Battle of Antietam.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Markers in Harpers Ferry related to the 1862 Antietam Campaign.
Also see . . . 1862 Battle of Harpers Ferry. From the National Parks Service (Submitted on September 26, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 12, 2007
4. Harpers Ferry from Down River
On the left is Loudoun Heights and on the right is Maryland Heights, which were occupied by Confederate forces as described in the marker. Harpers Ferry, where the Federal garrison opted to make its stand, is nested at the juncture of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, on lower ground.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,657 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 19, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on September 25, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on August 26, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 4. submitted on September 19, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on September 25, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.