This is the forth cache and
fifth sign in our new series. Despite the title you should
find this series full of learning opportunities. It will be
about presidents, historic events (local and national), the
Civil War and much more. We hope you enjoy this series.
WARNING: Most of the
caches in this series will be road side stops, use extreme
caution. Some of these roads are very busy! All locations
have a place to pull off. Please use extreme caution when doing
this series! BYOP!
Most of the signs in this series are
part of the West Virginia
Highway Historical Marker Program. The first signs were placed
in 1937 to encourage tourism.
The
sign will read: 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. (1 Mi. N.)
The following are some more references if you would like to
explore for more information. The capture of
John Brown by Irreal Green. You can in fact go to this home it
is further down the road and now part of a new community. Enter
just past the rail road tracks on the right, you will see the signs
for the Beallair community.