The Abatis marker is on private property in the Harpers Ferry KOA campground. The KOA campground is located on Campground Road, which runs west from Shenandoah Road (the road to the National Park Visitor Center). (39°18’57.0″N 77°45’45.7″W; map) The markers are along the driveways in the campground.

From the marker:

The Abatis

During the construction of this fort, many of the trees which were located directly in front of these embankments were felled forming an “abatis”. This timber obstruction slowed the advance of the attacking forces so that snipers, infantry, and the artillery behind the fort could easily range in on the enemy.

(go to the main Union Skimish Line page)
(go to the main KOA Campground page)