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Confederate artillery

Confederate artillery

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Confederate artillery

Name: Confederate artillery
Rating: 2

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Please check local regulations for: 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

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Brendan

April 14, 2023

Confederate artillery at the farm during the Civil War contributed significantly to the surrender of Union forces during the Battle of Harpers Ferry. Cannons here today illustrate the strategic position.

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Elevation 150 m

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Location: Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States

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Confederate artillery

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

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

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

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