John Brown's Historic Conviction in Charles Town, 1859
This week in West Virginia history
The Lincoln Journal | Wednesday, November 5, 2025
This week in West Virginia history highlights the pivotal events surrounding John Brown's conviction on November 2, 1859, for murder, treason, and insurrection at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Charles Town. His notorious raid on Harpers Ferry intensified the sectional divide in the United States, setting the stage for the Civil War. The article, published by The Lincoln Journal, underscores the significant historical impacts stemming from events in these local areas.
