Bellair - Harpers Ferry, WV
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N 39° 18.328 W 077° 49.000
18S E 257132 N 4354458
Historical marker placed by the West Virginia Dept of Archives and History in 1974.
Waymark Code: WM52QQ
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 11/01/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
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"Bellair
Colonel Lewis Washington, who lived here, was one of the hostages captured by John Brown in 1859 in his raid on Harpers Ferry. When captured, Brown wore a sword, once owned by George Washington, taken from this home. (1mi North).
West Virginia Department of Archives and History 1974."
Marker Title: Bellair

Marker Location: Near Harpers Ferry

County or Independent City: Harpers Ferry

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Department of Archives and History

Marker Number: Not listed
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