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Jefferson County

Former location of John Brown's Fort

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Jefferson County

Former location of John Brown's Fort

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Former location of John Brown's Fort

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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

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    Location: Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States

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    1. Murphy-Chambers Farm loop – Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

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    2. View of the Shenandoah River – Former location of John Brown's Fort loop from Bolivar

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    3. View of the Shenandoah River – Former location of John Brown's Fort loop from Bolivar

    3.61km

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    April 14, 2023

    This is the location of John Brown's Fort from 1895 to 1909. W. E. B. Du Bois's Niagara Movement convened at the fort while it was at this location. A footprint of the fort is present here today.

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      Elevation 140 m

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