Seized by John Brown and later 'successively' held by Federal and Confederate Armies. Caption on back of postcard reads: "Of the many places that were in a constant state of siege during the Civil War, Harper's Ferry suffered most heavily. The Government arsenal and armories located there were destroyed by Federal Troops to prevent their capture by the Confederates. These buildings were erected sometime after the Revolutionary War, and it was there that many of the old flint lock rifles were made that were used in the War of 1812." Published by John Myerly Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

U.S. Armory Buildings at Time of Civil War; Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Identifier:: 042635
Title:: U.S. Armory Buildings at Time of Civil War; Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1947
Description:: Seized by John Brown and later 'successively' held by Federal and Confederate Armies. Caption on back of postcard reads: "Of the many places that were in a constant state of siege during the Civil War, Harper's Ferry suffered most heavily. The Government arsenal and armories located there were destroyed by Federal Troops to prevent their capture by the Confederates. These buildings were erected sometime after the Revolutionary War, and it was there that many of the old flint lock rifles were made that were used in the War of 1812." Published by John Myerly Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Acquisition Method:: Acquired
Medium:: postcard
Projects:: West Virginia History OnView