John Brown's Tannery

On the side road, a short distance south, are the remains of the tannery and home built by the noted abolitionist of Harper's Ferry fame. Here, he lived and worked from 1825 to 1835, employing as many as 15 men ...

John Brown Birthplace

John Brown, the abolitionist, was born at this site on May 9, 1800. He dedicated his life to ending slavery in the United States. Brown became a spokesperson for those abolitionists who believed that slavery could only be eliminated by ...

John C. Brown Memorial Bridge

The John C. Brown (Corp’l U. S. Army) Memorial Bridge dedicated August 26, 1950, to the memory of the first Maryland soldier killed in action in KoreaJune 30, 1950.

Marker is at the intersection of Rockville Pike (Maryland Route 355) ...