Caption on back of postcard reads: "In 1864, "Locus Hill" was the center of a fierce battle between the Confederates under Early and the Federals under Sheridan. The house was riddled with bullets. Now a private residence, "Locust Hill" records the results of this battle because the bullets may still be seen in a wall of the house." (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Built by George Washington for his brother, Samuel, who moved here about 1770. Here Louis Philippe, later King of France, and his two brothers lived in exile. In this house Dolly Payne Todd was married to James Madison, afterward President of the United States." Published by Nichols' Drug Store. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Home of Samuel Washington, George Washington's oldest full brother." Published by Virginia Book Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Caption on back of postcard reads: "During the autumn of 1862, after the Battle of Antietam, J.E.B. Stuart's Confederate cavalry camped on a hill within walking distance of the Dandridge mansion, called "The Bower." Every night the soldiers were entertained at this house where there was music, sometimes provided by the regimental band, dancing, and charades."
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Home of General Charles Lee at Leetown, West Virginia. Built in 1775." Published by Nichols & Stuck, pharmacists. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Mordington, old home of Chas. Washington, brother of George Washington. During his life, home was known as "Happy Retreat." Erected prior to 1799. 1833 altered to follow the plan of Mordington Ancestral home of the Danglers family in Scotland." Published by Williamsport Paper Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Caption on back of postcard reads: "House is three-fourths stone, both inside and outside walls mostly two feet deep. Three chimneys, fireplaces in all rooms except one bedroom. Automatic heat, oil, General Electric furnace. Small frame section Select Cypress. Window sills, etc., choice oak, almost two hundred years old and perfect. Very old house, modernized in every detail such as floor plugs, insulation, etc." (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Cedar Lawn, near Charles Town, West Virginia, was built in 1825 by John T.A. Washington. The property stands on land once owned by George Washington." (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Caption on back of post card reads: "Main house built prior to the American Revolutionary War. John Baker, Sr. and his wife, Judith Wood Baker lived in this house during the Revolution. After the Revolution John Baker, Sr., a famous Tory, who stuck to his guns for George the Third, returned to England and latter James L. Ranson, became the owner of this place which has always been known as "Gap View." On July 14, 1869 it was sold by James L. Ranson to Charles H. Aglionby for $45,150.30." (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Going stock farm. Gentleman's home 232.5 acres. Sixty miles from Washington on main highway, adjacent to Virginia's fox hunting country. Fertile farm land in extremely high state of cultivation. 35 acres Alfalfa in its second year. Excellent Blue Grass with electrically operated watering troughs and beautiful grove of oaks to provide shade. Wells (4) over entire farm provide water wherever it is desired. Two farmers' houses. Buildings designed and completed to fill every requirement for operation of stock farm raising pure bred cattle, hogs, sheep, etc." (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Home of John T. Gibson, Site of John Brown Execution; Charles Town, W. Va.
Description:
+ (Cross) indicates where scaffold stood from which John Brown was executed. Published by Williamsport Paper Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Railroad bridge crosses over the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers into a tunnel. Published by Baltimore Stationery Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Horseshoe Bend, Potomac River; Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1908
Description:
View of Douglas Hill, also known as Ferry Place Hill, on the Maryland side. Published by Reinhart's Pharmacy. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Historic Harpers Ferry and Potomac River; Jefferson Co., W. Va.
Description:
Railroad tracks follow the Potomac River on the right side. See original for correspondence. Published by Marken and Bielfield Inc. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Harpers Ferry From Maryland Heights; Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
From this view you can see such things as the Shenandoah River, Loudoun Heights, Virginia, a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Bridge, as well as a paper mill and hotel in the town of Harpers Ferry.(From postcard collection legacy system.)
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Harper's Ferry, West Virginia is the lowest point in the State having an elevation of 272 feet above sea level. This view shows the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers." Published by Nichols & Stuck. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Harper's Ferry in By Gone Days, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Small white X in the middle of postcard on building is John Brown's Fort. All three states, Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia can be seen as well as the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. Published by W.L. Erwin. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
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.)
View from the Camp Hill area in Harpers Ferry includes the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, Maryland Heights and "Virginia Heights" (Loudoun Heights). (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Looking Across Potomac From Cliffs of Maryland Heights; Harper's Ferry, W. Va.
Description:
At the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers where three bridges connect West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland. From postcard collection legacy system.)
View From Maryland Heights of Harper's Ferry, W. Va.
Description:
Looking north-west up the Potomac River, several landmarks and structure such as Storer College, the Armory and the Hill Top Hotel can be seen.(From postcard collection legacy system.)
View from B & O Station; Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Several landmarks and structures, such as camp hill, the Armory and John Brown's Fort are labeled. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Use by both armies during the Civil War as a signal station. Published by W. E. Dittmeyer. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
