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John Brown (1800-1859) was captured at the Federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry. He convicted and hanged for treason six weeks after his failed attempt to start a slave revolution.

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Virginia town where a arsenal was located which attacked by an abolitionist who wanted to start a slave rebellion?

Harpers Ferry, Virginia


Who was the legendary abolitionist who attempted to capture a supply of weapons at harpers ferry Virginia?

JOHN BROWN


Scene of militant abolitionist john browns massacre of proslavery men in 1856?

Harpers Ferry, Virginia


Site of federal arsenal where a militant abolitionist attempted to start a slave rebellion?

harpers ferry, Virginia


When and where did abolitionist john brown lead 18 men on a raid?

On October 16,1859 in Harpers Ferry, Virginia


What state is harpers ferry?

Harpers Ferry is located in West Virginia.


What West Virginia city was captured 56 times during the civil war?

harpers ferry


What is the story of Harpers Ferry?

John Brown was the leader of the raid and he wanted to create a colony for runaway slaves and to do this he needed weapons. Which led to the Harpers Ferry Raid.


What state did John Brown invade Harpers ferry?

Harpers Ferry is in West Virginia.


What abolitionist attacked harper' s ferry?

John Brown attempted to start an armed slave revolt in 1859 by seizing a United States arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia.


Where did the battle of Harpers Ferry take place?

Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Now West Virginia. If you mean John Brown's raid, the Harpers Ferry military armory, now a tourist attraction.


Where is the Harpers Ferry Historical Association in Harpers Ferry West Virginia located?

The address of the Harpers Ferry Historical Association is: Po Box 197, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0197