Harpers Ferry Arsenal and Armory

Harpers Ferry Arsenal and Armory (1795-1862) - First established in 1795 by the order of President George Washington, at Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Destroyed and abandoned in 1862. Also known as the United States Armory and Arsenal at Harpers Ferry.

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Location: Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, West Virginia. Maps & Images Lat: 39.3241893 Long: -77.7306104 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: '

Sources:

• Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 843-844

Links:

• North American Forts - Harpers Ferry Arsenal
• Wikipedia - Harpers Ferry Armory
• NPS - Harpers Ferry

Visited: 5 Aug 2010

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