harper's ferry (Meaning)
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harper's ferry (n)
a small town in northeastern West Virginia that was the site of a raid in 1859 by the abolitionist John Brown and his followers who captured an arsenal that was located there
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harper's ferry Sentence Examples
- Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, is renowned for its historical significance.
- The raid on Harper's Ferry ignited the American Civil War.
- John Brown led a daring raid on the federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry.
- The execution of abolitionist John Brown at Harper's Ferry galvanized the anti-slavery movement.
- The Battle of Harpers Ferry was a pivotal moment in the American Civil War.
- The town of Harper's Ferry is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Harper's Ferry National Historical Park preserves the site of the famous raid.
- The town of Harper's Ferry is located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers.
- Harper's Ferry's unique geography played a role in the events that transpired there.
- The legend of Harper's Ferry continues to inspire and resonate with Americans today.
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a small town in northeastern West Virginia that was the site of a raid in 1859 by the abolitionist John Brown and his followers who captured an arsenal that was
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Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, is renowned for its historical significance.
The raid on Harper's Ferry ignited the American Civil War.
John Brown led a daring raid on the federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry.
The execution of abolitionist John Brown at Harper's Ferry galvanized the anti-slavery movement.
