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Markers along Bolivar Heights related to the Civil War activity in Harpers Ferry.
 
Section of the Trenches on Bolivar Heights image, Touch for more information
By Craig Swain, September 22, 2007
Section of the Trenches on Bolivar Heights
SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER
1 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — Bolivar Heights Trail
On Whitman Avenue at Prospect Avenue (County Road 27/1), on the left when traveling north on Whitman Avenue.
2 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — Harpers Ferry — Prize of War
On Whitman Avenue at Prospect Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Whitman Avenue.
3 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — Historic Heights
On Whitman Avenue at Prospect Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Whitman Avenue.
4 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — Facing the Enemy — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On Whitman Avenue at Prospect Avenue (County Road 27/1), on the left when traveling north on Whitman Avenue.
5 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — Closing the Doors — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On Whitman Avenue at Prospect Avenue (County Road 27/1), on the left when traveling north on Whitman Avenue.
6 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — The First Year of War
On Prospect Avenue at Whitman Avenue on Prospect Avenue.
7 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — Rats in a Cage — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Prospect Avenue.
8 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — Casualties of War
Near Whitman Avenue at West Washington Street (Alternate U.S. 340), on the left when traveling north.
9 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — A Union Predicament
Near Whitman Avenue, 0.2 miles north of West Washington Street (Alternate U.S. 340), on the left when traveling north.
10 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — Confederate Victory
Near Prospect Avenue.
11 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — Fortifying Bolivar Heights
Near Whitman Avenue, 0.2 miles north of West Washington Street (Alternate U.S. 340), on the left when traveling north.
12 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — Protecting the Supply Lines
Near Prospect Avenue.
13 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — Union Skirmish Line
On Bakerton Road, on the right when traveling north.
14 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — From Skirmish Line to Burial Ground — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Bakerton Road (County Route 27), on the right when traveling north.
15 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — We Began Firing At Will: The 111th New York Regiment — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On Bakerton Road (County Route 27), on the right when traveling north.
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16 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — A Dangerous Position — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On Bakerton Road (County Route 27), on the right when traveling north.
17 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — Five Rounds into the Darkness — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On Bakerton Road (County Road 27), on the right when traveling north.
18 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — The Confederate Perspective — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Bakerton Road (County Route 27), on the right when traveling north.
19 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — A Position Strong by Nature — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Bakerton Road (County Route 27), on the right when traveling north.
20 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — The First Line of Defense: The Union Skirmish Line — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
Near Bakerton Road (County Route 27), on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
21 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — Battle of Harpers Ferry / Union Stronghold — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On Prospect Avenue (County Road 27/1) at Whitman Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Prospect Avenue.
22 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — First Major Action
23 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — Sheridan Fortifications
Near Campground Road.
24 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — The Abatis
Near Campground Road.
25 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — Infantry Positions
Near Campground Road.
26 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — Gun Position #6
Near Campground Road.
27 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — Home Becomes Battlefield — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Shoreline Drive.
28 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — Struggle to the Heights — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Shoreline Drive.
29 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — The Fate of Harpers Ferry was sealed. — A.P. Hill — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Near Shoreline Drive. Reported unreadable.
30 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — Sheridan Dug In — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Shoreline Drive.
31 West Virginia, Jefferson County, Bolivar — Mountains, Men, and Maneuvers — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Shoreline Drive.
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