Cultural Landscape Report for the United States Armory at Harpers Ferry and Potomac Riverfront
Crosbie AA and Lee AS. 2010. Cultural Landscape Report for the United States Armory at Harpers Ferry and Potomac Riverfront. HFR-243
The United States Armory and Arsenal at Harpers Ferry, one of two federal armories founded under President George Washington at the end of the eighteenth century, played a key role in American military and industrial history. Beyond crafting and storing weapons, the Armory became one of the first industrial centers in the country. The Musket Factory and Arsenal, specifically, were the sites of John Brown’s ill-fated attempt in 1859 to seize the stored guns to wage a battle for the freedom of slaves. During the Civil War, the Armory was a center of conflict as the town changed hands eight times, resulting in the destruction of most of the Armory buildings.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Crosbie, Allison; Lee, Andrew
- Date of Issue
- 2010-03
- Units
- HAFE
- Keywords
- HFR 00243, HFR 243, HFR-00243, HFR00423, HFR243, HFR-243