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Knoxville MD 21758, United States of America
Inscription. To command Maryland Heights' highest point, the Federals built this massive foundation, called the Stone Fort in the winter of 1862-63. Union engineers designed this defense as an infantry blockhouse to ward off Confederate ... More on HMDB

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Knoxville MD 21758, United States of America

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Knoxville MD 21758, United States of America
Inscription. The charcoal industry required wood; Maryland Heights offered plenty. From 1810 to 1848 the Antietam Iron Works, 7 miles to the north, cut trees on the mountain to make charcoal to fuel its furnace and forges. The burning ... More on HMDB

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Knoxville MD 21758, United States of America

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Knoxville MD 21758, United States of America
Inscription. During an inspection in late April 1863, Brig. Gen. John G. Barnard recommended that a gun be placed at a high point on this crest, "surrounded by a wall of sandbags, and arranged to fire not only on Loudoun Heights [across ... More on HMDB

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36 W Potomac St, Brunswick, Maryland 21716
Bike rentals. Enjoy a ride on the scenic towpath along Potomac River (Harpers Ferry area). Helmets, baskets, locks and historical guide sheet provided. Rental shop located in Brunswick, MD on W Potomac St, ... More on Search.visitmaryland.org

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Brownsville MD 21715, United States of America
Inscription. Marching from Middletown to seize Maryland Heights, McLaws and Andersons Confederate Divisions crossed South Mountain by this road September 11, 1862. On September 14th Manleys N. C. Battery and elements of Semmes Brigade ... More on HMDB

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Harpers Ferry WV 25425, United States of America
Inscription. (East Facing Side): Jefferson County: Formed in 1801 from Berkeley. Named for Thomas Jefferson. Home of Generals Gates, Drake, and Charles Lee. Here four companies of Washington's men organized. Shepherdstown was strongly ... More on HMDB

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40730 Carper Lane, Paeonian Springs, VA 20129

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1301 W Patrick St, Frederick, Maryland 21702-3810
