This is the second cache and third 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!
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. Now it is time to encourage GeoCaching.
The Sign will read: Union troops on the crest and slope of Bolivar Heights to the East were attacked by Confederates led by Gen. Jackson from School House Ridge to the West on 14 Sept. 1862. Private Paylor, Co. D., 111th NY, recalled this as "an awful fight." This action helped defeat 12,000 Union troops at Harpers Ferry. Their surrender on 15 Sept. was the largest of Federal forces until Bataan, the Philippines, WWII, 1942."Sponsor: Harpers Ferry CWRT, American CWRT (UK)
The following are some more references if you would like to explore more about the battles on this land. Wikipedia, Battle of Harpers Ferry, An account from the 3rd Wisconsin Volunteer's, and Hapers Ferry National Park.