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	Jackson's 1861 Campaign at Harpers Ferry and Falling Waters
		The United States arsenal and armory at Harper's Ferry, at the junction of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, was the coveted object that first led to military operations in the Shenandoah valley in 1861.
		Harper, who thought the Massachusetts regiment had arrived at Harper's Ferry, was making his arrangements to attack the armory and arsenal at daybreak of the 19th, when at about 10 p.
		Johnston had been distinctly informed, in his conversations with Lee and Davis, that they regarded Harper's Ferry as a natural fortress commanding the entrance to the valley of Virginia from Pennsylvania' and Maryland, and that his command was not of a military district, or of an active army, but of a fortress and its garrison.
	www.angelfire.com /va3/valleywar/battle/61campaign.html (6336 words)

	Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Harpers Ferry, a town in Jefferson County, West Virginia, is situated on the banks of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers where the U.S. states of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia meet.
		Harpers Ferry is located within Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and is also one of the few towns the Appalachian Trail directly passes through.
		In 1751, Robert Harper was given a patent on 125 acres (0.5 km²) at the present location of the town.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Harpers_Ferry,_West_Virginia (1603 words)

	Harper's Ferry
		After the attack on Fort Sumter, rumors reached Harper's Ferry that the government property there would he speedily seized by the Virginians.
		A part of the Confederates at the Ferry were on Maryland Heights, on the left bank of the Potomac, and against these Patterson marched from Chambersburg with about 15,000 men in June, 1861.
		Meanwhile Jackson, by quick movements, had crossed the Potomac at Williamsport, and at noon on Sept. 13 he was in the rear of Harper's Ferry.
	www.sonofthesouth.net /leefoundation/harpers-ferry.htm (1176 words)

	TheHistoryNet \| Military History \| Battle of Harpers Ferry
		Harpers Ferry was the scene of an important 1862 battle in Lee's Maryland campaign and a prelude to 'Bloody Antietam.'
		Harpers Ferry, W.Va., that tranquil little town nestled at the base of a small mountain, at the point where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers meet, often is afforded a mere mention in today's Civil War histories.
		Another division was to occupy Maryland Heights, which overlooks Harpers Ferry from north of the Potomac, while a fifth division was to claim Loudoun Heights across the Shenandoah and thus subject the town to a triple fire.
	www.historynet.com /magazines/military_history/3037556.html (992 words)

	Harpers Ferry NHP History and Stories
		Harpers Ferry witnessed the first successful application of interchangeable manufacture, the arrival of the first successful American railroad, John Brown's attack on slavery, the largest surrender of Federal troops during the Civil War, and the education of former slaves in one of the earliest integrated schools in the United States.
		The Civil War had a profound and disastrous effect on Harpers Ferry, leaving a path of destruction that wrecked the town's economy and forced many residents to depart forever.
		When the Federals returned to Harpers Ferry after the Battle of Antietam, they began transforming the surrounding heights into fortified encampments to protect both the town and the railroad.
	www.nps.gov /hafe/history.htm (1209 words)

	The Interactive Atlas: Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
		Harpers Ferry is a town located in the easternmost corner of West Virginia, where the Shenandoah and the Potomac river meet, and where they cut through the Blue Ridge mountains.
		Harpers Ferry became an important arms manufacturing center after the railroad arrived, which made the town an important transportation hub.
		Harpers Ferry was surrounded by local militia, and under Robert E. Lee arrived the next day.
	www.cyberlearning-world.com /nhhs/atlas/hferry.htm (497 words)

	Battle of Harpers Ferry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Battle of Harpers Ferry was fought from September 12 to September 15, 1862, as part of the Maryland Campaign of the American Civil War.
		McClellan had wanted to add the Harpers Ferry garrison to his field army, but general-in-chief Henry W. Halleck had refused, saying that the movement would be too difficult and that the garrison had to defend itself "until the latest moment," or until McClellan could relieve it.
		So the attack on Harpers Ferry that had been planned for September 11 was delayed, increasing the risk that McClellan might engage and destroy a portion of Lee's army while it was divided.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Harpers_Ferry (2363 words)

	Search The Blue and Gray Trail for harper
		Confederate Army was the troops in Harper's Ferry and the surrounding area.
		Its protection west of Harper's Ferry was the responsibility of George...
		an insurrection was being mounted in Harper's Ferry.
	blueandgraytrail.com /search?id=459 (304 words)

	Harpers Ferry Collectibles
		Harpers Ferry is a tenacious town that has survived floods, plague, invasion, assault, cannon fire, the Depression, Prohibition and just plain bad luck.
		From its humble beginnings as the site of Robert Harper's ferry business to today's national historical park, this book recounts the many tales of Harpers Ferry and describes the endurance of this small West Virginia town that was split on the issue of secession and torn by the ravages of war.
		From John Brown's inflammatory raid at Harpers Ferry through the surrender of McNeill's Rangers at the end of the war, this book looks at the skirmishes, battles, and politics that shaped West Virginia's role in the Civil War.
	www.jennie-wade-house.com /harpers-ferry.htm (438 words)

	Soul of marches through time - Washington Weekend - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Harpers Ferry had weapons, and once he had captured the armory, he reasoned, slaves from all over Virginia would flock to him, forming an army.
		Brown attacked Harpers Ferry with a small force of 18 men — including a number of free fls and several of his own sons — on the night of Oct. 16-17, 1859.
		Harper was given a monopoly on the ferry traffic and purchased 150 acres in the angle between the rivers from Lord Fairfax.
	www.washingtontimes.com /weekend/20060809-103628-8134r_page2.htm (1868 words)

	USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49)
		Harpers Ferry is a small, residential town (population 423) and tourist center in the northeastern corner of West Virginia.
		Harpers Ferry has forever entrenched itself in the "American Story" as a place where brave men and women lived, fought, and died for their ideals.
		USS HARPERS FERRY’s mission is to project power ashore by transporting and launching amphibious craft and vehicle loaded with embarked Marines and their equipment in an amphibious assault.
	navysite.de /ships/lsd49.htm (858 words)

	Interior Activity & Accomplishments
		Harpers Ferry National Historical Park has five historic sites along the shore of the Shenandoah River that are benefiting from President George W. Bush's commitment to address the $4.9 billion maintenance backlog.
		Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (NPS): The Cotton Mill Ruins at Harpers Ferry Historical Park are among five historic sites along the shore of the Shenandoah River on Virginius Island that possess special significance for the history of water power and manufacturing in nineteenth century Harpers Ferry.
		November 6-7 - "Under Fire: The Battle of Harpers Ferry 1862" - This program is interpreting the Battle of Harpers Ferry and the surrender of the Union garrison to southern forces under General Stonewall Jackson and includes artillery firing demonstrations.
	www.nbc.gov /accomplishments/report.cfm?states=WV (2667 words)

	Raid at Harper's Ferry
		The Raid at Harpers Ferry became one of the causes of the Civil War.
		The Raid at Harpers Ferry was led by John Brown, an abolitionist from the north.
		As a result, the Raid at Harpers Ferry became one of the contributing factors that led to the Civil War.
	library.thinkquest.org /CR0215469/raid_at_harper's_ferry.htm (791 words)

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		Battle of 2nd Manassas, This website is a portal to links on the battle, the official reports and the order of battle.
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		Battle of The Wilderness, This website is a portal to links about the battle, the official reports, and order of battle.
	www.angelfire.com /wv/wasec5/pender_internetbattles.html (437 words)

	The Friends of South Mountain State Battlefield - Battle of South Mountain
		The battle in this area resulted from the clash of Union Major General Ambrose E. Burnside's vanguard of the Army of the Potomac and Confederate Major General Daniel Harvey Hill's rearguard of the Army of Northern Virginia.
		This battle was bitterly fought for the possession of the two passes over the crest of South Mountain at Fox's Gap and Turner's Gap.
		After the Battle of South Mountain Gibbon's troops would simply be known as "The Iron Brigade." However, in contrast to other portions of the battlefield, here the terrain allowed the Southerners to hold their ground.
	www.fsmsb.org /battlesm.html (2089 words)

	Roman Catholic Parish of Saint James the Greater- History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		In 1828, the missions of Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown, and Martinsburg were made into a separate parish, with Harpers Ferry as the main Church, and Fr.
		During the battle for Harpers Ferry, the Church and rectory were used as a hospital.
		St. Peter's Church in Harper's Ferry is no longer a parish church, but is kept open by the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, WV as an historic church.
	www.stjameswv.org /history.htm (1052 words)

	Battle at Harpers Ferry: A LEGO® creation by Stephen Rice : MOCpages.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Battle at Harpers Ferry during the Civil War.
		This historic battle occured in 1862 during the American Civil War.
		The Confederate military, led by Generals Lee and Jackson, attacked the Union town of Harpers Ferry.
	www.mocpages.com /moc.php/23039 (363 words)

	Harpers Ferry During the Civil War (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		As Harpers Ferry continued to experience economic success through its industrialization, all hopes for sustained prosperity were halted by the eruption of the Civil War.
		As both a strategic and immensely valuable location with water accessibility and vast weaponry, Harpers Ferry became an immediate target for the North and the South at the onset of the war.
		Possession of Harpers Ferry changed hands at least seven times during the course of the war, and the town was a battle field between Union and Confederate troops.
	www.georgetown.edu /users/amo4/harpers_ferry_during_the_civil_w.htm (369 words)

	John Brown Research
		The only surviving member of John Brown's original army of liberation at the battle of Harpers Ferry, this Pennsylvania-born African American emigrated to Canada in the early 1850s because of weakening rights for free Africans in the United States.
		In publishing A Voice From Harper's Ferry with editing assistance from Mary Ann Shadd, the shy and unobtrusive printer was outraged at the coverup of the support of local slaves for John Brown at the time of the action, where he was present as a witness-participant.
		Osborne Anderson visited Harpers Ferry in 1871 and pointed out the scenes of battle to Richard Hinton, another of Brown's active army who was just outside the area (where he had been stationed by Brown) of the fighting during raid, the crossroads town of Hagerstown, Maryland.
	www.alliesforfreedom.org /opa.htm (683 words)

	The Epoch Times \| Immerse Yourself in Historic West Virginia’s Harpers Ferry
		Harpers Ferry, named after and established by Robert Harper, a Philadelphia builder in the mid-1700s, is a treasure trove for the history buff.
		Harpers Ferry is located along U.S. Route 340 approximately 65 miles west of Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland.
		HISTORIC CORRIDOR: Harpers Ferry lays within the “Journey Through Hallowed Ground” Corridor, which encompasses a 175-mile-long stretch of land from Gettysburg, PA to Monticello, VA, and has been recognized by national historians as the region that holds more American history than any other place in the country.
	www.theepochtimes.com /news/5-10-15/33336.html (920 words)

	The Battle of Harpers Ferry
		Harper's Ferry was earlier the site of the abolitionist John Brown's attack on the Federal arsenal there.
		Harpers Ferry is noteworthy for the role it played in preparing the South for its next major battle—the Battle of Antietam.
		George B. McClellan, the commander of the Union Army of the Potomac, in pursuit of Lee, had wanted to add the Harpers Ferry garrison to his field army, but General-in-Chief Henry W. Halleck had refused, saying that the movement would be too difficult and that Miles had to defend himself until McClellan could relieve him.
	www.mycivilwar.com /battles/620912.htm (649 words)

	USS Harpers Ferry wins Battle “E” (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Battle “E” is awarded annually to ships that demonstrate superior performance during day-to-day operations, exhibit a high level of safety awareness and complete the required certifications and qualifications successfully.
		The Harpers Ferry was nominated for the Battle “E” by Commander, Amphibious Group 1, while Commander, Naval Surface Force, Pacific Fleet selected the awardees.
		After completing the hull swap, the Harpers Ferry sailed directly to East Timor to participate in a humanitarian assistance operation in the world’s newest democratic country.
	www.c7f.navy.mil /news/2003/March/6.htm (394 words)

	Battle Summary: Harpers Ferry, WV
		Description: Learning that the garrison at Harpers Ferry had not retreated after his incursion into Maryland, Lee decided to surround the force and capture it.
		Jackson took possession of Harpers Ferry, then led most of his soldiers to join with Lee at Sharpsburg.
		After paroling the prisoners at Harpers Ferry, A.P. Hill’s division arrived in time to save Lee’s army from near-defeat at Sharpsburg.
	www2.cr.nps.gov /abpp/battles/wv010.htm (167 words)

	Unit History
		Harpers Ferry was a bloodless battle for the 27
		Cooke’s brigade was on the far right of the Confederate line, so when two divisions of Union infantry loosed a massive volley at the advancing Confederates, the North Carolinians bore the brunt of the fire.
		The Battle of the Wilderness was the second bloodiest battle for the men of the 27
	www.d27nct.org /Unit_History.htm (1725 words)

	Harpers Ferry KOA Campground is the perfect place for camping near Washington DC and West Virginia. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Harpers Ferry KOA Campground is the perfect place for camping near Washington DC and West Virginia.
		Jefferson County, West Virginia, Historic Harpers Ferry and the Harpers Ferry KOA literally explode with Civil War history.
		The property was converted into a KOA kampground and later became the Holiday Travel Park and then the Harpers Ferry Campsites.
	www.harpersferrykoa.com /aboutus.asp (281 words)

	Underground Rairoad - General Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Harpers Ferry, in nearby West Virginia (then western Virginia), was the location of a federal arsenal that John Brown selected in 1859 at the staging ground for his offensive operations against slavery.
		John Brown's raid on the Harpers Ferry arsenal (October 16-19, 1859) is far better known as a precursor to the Civil War than Christiana but its connections to the Underground Railroad are also more obscure.
		By taking the fight directly to the South, his plan for Harpers Ferry represented a culmination of his longstanding desire to make the escape process both more effective and more aggressive.
	alpha.dickinson.edu /departments/hist/NEHworkshops/readmore.htm (1476 words)

	Favorite Trips - Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
		One reason was that I wanted to repeat the Harpers Ferry trip, even though I had taken it twice before - once ten years ago with the NVCC class and later with a University of Virginia class taught by Dr. Poland on life in 19th-century Virginia.
		I've been to Harpers Ferry on other occasions too, including other field trips that passed through this historic town.
		Harpers Ferry is a portal to Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, and in 1859 the abolitionist John Brown saw it as an ideal place to stage what he felt was a starting battle for slave independence.
	www.javins.com /intro99.html (347 words)

	Rivers, states and history merge at Harpers Ferry - baltimoresun.com
		The historic town of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., located where the Potomac River meets the Shenandoah, offers tours of the historic buildings and sites led by National Park rangers, bike riding and walks along the CandO Canal, hiking on the Appalachian Trail and shopping in a variety of quaint stores, including gift boutiques.
		In 1785, George Washington came to Harpers Ferry to consider building canals, and in 1794, he selected the town for a new federal armory and arsenal.
		The 2,300 acres of Harpers Ferry National Park offer a lot of outdoor activities, from bird-watching to hiking, fishing (license required) to rock-climbing and rappelling (registration required).
	www.baltimoresun.com /entertainment/bal-li.trips25sep25,0,1997300.story (760 words)

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