Jefferson Rock - Harpers Ferry, WV
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bluesnote
N 39° 19.356 W 077° 43.995
18S E 264383 N 4356139
Thomas Jefferson visited this site and wrote about it in his 1785 book, "Notes on the State of Virginia". The rock is now preserved under a sandstone shelter from an order by the US Army superintendent in 1860.
Waymark Code: WM14HVZ
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/12/2021
Views: 6
Taken from Wikipedia, "Jefferson Rock is a rock formation in the Appalachian Trail in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. It consists of several large masses of shale rock, piled one on the other, that overlook the Shenandoah River just prior to its confluence with the Potomac River. The name of this landmark derives from Thomas Jefferson, who stood there on unknown date while writing his 1785 book on Virginia. He found the view from the rock impressive and wrote in Notes on the State of Virginia:"
Type of Display: Historical
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