John Brown Monument
historic site
Commemorated here is the original location of the "John Brown Fort", the Federal Armory's fire engine house, where abolitionist John Brown and his raiders were captured by U.S. Marines on October 18, 1859.
- Elevation
- 83 m
- Material
- stone
- Inscription
- John Brown's Fort
- On the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Byway
- On the Washington Heritage TrailNational
- 4.0 mi off the Antietam Campaign Byway
- 10.4 mi off the Journey Through Hallowed Ground BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Jefferson Rock · 1 mi
- Maryland Heights Overlook · 1 mi
- Split Rock · 1 mi
- Stone Fort · 1 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:15 | 18:48 | 19:23 |
| June solstice | 05:45 | 20:01 | 20:42 |
| September equinox | 06:59 | 18:34 | 19:10 |
| December solstice | 07:28 | 16:09 | 16:52 |
Local time (America/New_York).
39.32346, -77.72989
Elevation 83 m