It's a monument of someone that is not that well known so meh.
10/15/2022
Monument to first victim of the raid. Sad story but there are some controversy about it. It's some...
Monument to Heyward Shepherd
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Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
The Monument to Heyward Shepherd is located in the Lower Town of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, serving as a tribute to an innocent bystander who became the first casualty during John Brown's raid in 1859. Erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Sons of Confederate Veterans, the monument honors Heyward Shepherd's legacy and the character of many African Americans during the Civil War era.
This memorial stands next to a historical marker that provides additional context about Shepherd's life and the events surrounding his death. Positioned along Potomac Street, the monument is situated approximately 20 yards northwest of the intersection with Shenandoah Street, making it a significant point of interest in the area's rich historical landscape.
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9/7/2021
Interesting bit of history here and located close to some of the other sites here. Definitely stop ...
Useful for teaching about racism
11/14/2020
I teach middle school US history and I visited this slab of stone during the height of the coronavir...
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