Harpers Ferry, MD

The Spur Battery, on a descending “spur” in the Maryland area of the park, overlooks the Potomac River and the town of Harpers Ferry. The heavy artillery battery located within these 23 acres was an important defense for Harpers Ferry. Overlooking the Federal Armory and Arsenal, this battery commanded all of the northwest approaches to the town.

Thanks to a nationwide partnership that included The Gilder Foundation, Meryl and Andrew Steigman, Norcross Wildlife Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Nau, III and The Civil War Preservation Trust, these 23 acres, which include the Spur Battery, were donated to the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.