Destruction of the Railroad Bridge Over the Potomac

This image from the July 6, 1861 issue of Harper's Weekly depicts the destruction of the Potomac railroad bridge near Harper's Ferry by Confederate troops.

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DESTRUCTION OF THE RAILROAD BRIDGE OVER THE POTOMAC, AT HARPER'S FERRY, BY THE REBELS, JUNE 15, 1861.—Sketched by our Special Artist.—[See Page 487.]

About this Document

  • Source: Harper's Weekly
  • Citation: page 429
  • Date: July 6, 1861