John Brown's Fort, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Photograph

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

John Brown's Fort, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Entry/Object ID

IMG3761

Description

John Brown's Fort, Harpers Ferry, W. Va. On October 16, 17, 18, 1859, in this fire engine house John Brown and his small band of followers held prominent local citizens hostage as he vainly resisted capture by Col. Robert E. Lee and a contingent of U.S. Marines.

Acquisition

Accession

679

Source or Donor

Link, Samuel W., Jr.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Artist

Ruth, C. H.

Place

* Untyped Place

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia