National Register of Historic Places
John Brown's Headquarters
John Brown's Headquarters is a historic place in Samples Manor, Washington County, Maryland, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73000941.
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John Brown's Headquarters
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About this place
What is John Brown's Headquarters?
The Kennedy Farm is a National Historic Landmark property on Chestnut Grove Road in rural southern Washington County, Maryland. It is notable as the place where the radical abolitionist John Brown planned and began his raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in 1859. Also known as the John Brown Raid Headquarters and Kennedy Farmhouse, the log, stone, and brick building has been restored to its appearance at the time of the raid. The farm is now owned by a preservation nonprofit.
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Listing details
- Name
- John Brown's Headquarters
- City
- Samples Manor
- County
- Washington County
- State
- Maryland
- Listed on the National Register
- November 7, 1973
- NRIS reference number
- 73000941
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 39.37982, -77.71528
When was John Brown's Headquarters listed on the National Register?
John Brown's Headquarters was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1973.
Where is John Brown's Headquarters located?
John Brown's Headquarters is located in Samples Manor, Washington County, Maryland at approximately 39.37982, -77.71528. See the map above.
Is John Brown's Headquarters a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. John Brown's Headquarters is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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