Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
John Brown Monument
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Notable Places • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1853.
Location. 39° 19.406′ N, 77° 43.793′ W. Marker is in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. Marker can be reached from Potomac Street just west of Shenadoah Street (Business U.S. 340), on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the hillside north of Potomac Street at the end of a short pedestrian trail. 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. Short-lived Sanctuary (a few steps from this marker); John Brown's Last Stand (a few steps from this marker); "I just had to speak out" (a few steps from this marker); Heyward Shepherd (a few steps from this marker); Armory Grounds (a few steps from this marker); Harpers Ferry History (a few steps from this marker); Lewis and Clark (within shouting distance of this marker); White Hall Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harpers Ferry.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,549 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on November 10, 2020, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.