Harpers+Ferry

 Harpers Ferry John Brown at Harpers Ferry    
 * Harpers Ferry was built in 1796.
 * The area came into historical importance with the notorious raid of abolitionist.
 * During the Civil War, Harpers Ferry was also considered as a major city as far as the safety of Washington, D.C. was sure.
 * John Brown and several followers held the United States Armory and Arsenal at Harpers Ferry.
 * President George Washington had selected Harpers Ferry, Virginia, and Springfield, Massachusetts, as the sites of the new national armies.
 * John Brown and all but three men marched into Harpers Ferry, capturing several watchmen.
 * After the Civil War, a school was established at Harpers Ferry for African Americans.

Links I used to find the facts- http://www.wvculture.org/History/jnobrown.html http://www.usacitiesonline.com/wvcountyharpersferry.htm

Harpers Ferry