>>7581308 (PB)

He was later HUNG in gallows built specifically for his execution in the back yard of a prominent man in Charles Town WV, just a few miles away.

JOHN BROWN was the FIRST person in the country to be CONVICTED of TREASON.

This area has HUGE historical significance for the US.

There are cave systems all thru this area, where rebels moved unnoticed, stored weapons. The "Underground Railroad" ran thru this area also, smuggling slaves North to freedom.