John Brown.

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Map of John Brown's assault... https://www.vox.com/2015/4/14/8396477/maps-explain-civil-war

6) Anti-slavery radical John Brown launches a futile attack on a federal armory

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Abolitionist radical John Brown, a veteran of the violence in Kansas, developed a plan to attack a federal armory in Harper’s Ferry, Virginia, in 1859. Brown’s goal was to arm slaves on nearby plantations and encourage them to fan out across the countryside, freeing and arming more slaves. This plan was a total failure. Few nearby slaves knew the raid was going on, and none of them were willing to risk their lives by taking up arms against their masters. When Brown let a passing train go through, it raised the alarm. Soon, Brown was surrounded by local militia and federal troops. After his capture, Brown relished his role as a martyr, giving an eloquent anti-slavery speech after being convicted of treason and murder. Some abolitionists came to see Brown as a hero. But Southern partisans, of course, were outraged by Brown’s actions, adding to the tension between North and South.

Excellent map and a great find. I regret that I never have been to Harper's Ferry, I was so close at the time on my way to D.C.