Harpers Ferry, Historical town at Potomac and Shenandoah rivers junction, West Virginia, United States.
The town stands at the intersection of three states - Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, marking the easternmost settlement in West Virginia.
In 1859, the town gained national attention when John Brown initiated a raid on the federal armory, attempting to start an uprising against slavery.
Storer College, established after the Civil War, became an educational center for African Americans and contributed to the advancement of civil rights.
The National Historical Park requires entrance fees, which visitors can pay at the Visitor Center or through online purchases before arrival.
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy maintains its headquarters in Harpers Ferry, considering this location the psychological midpoint of the entire trail.
Location: Jefferson County
Inception: 1751
Elevation above the sea: 149 m
Shares border with: Bolivar
Address: Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, USA 25425 Harpers Ferry 25425 Harpers Ferry
Website: http://harpersferrywv.us
GPS coordinates: 39.32540,-77.74360
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:59
West Virginia combines natural areas with historic sites. The state features waterfalls, mountain peaks, caves and old railroad tracks. Visitors find national forests, historic battlefields and mineral springs. The region displays geological formations, abandoned mining towns and astronomical observatories.
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
1.2 km
B & O Railroad Potomac River Crossing
1.3 km
Harpers Ferry Historic District
220 m
Virginius Island, West Virginia
576 m
Lee-Longsworth House
285 m
1862 Battle of Harpers Ferry Museum
1.2 km
A Place in Time Museum
1.2 km
John Brown's Fort (Armory Firehouse)
1.2 km
Harper House
1.1 km
Restoration Museum
1.2 km
Industry Museum
1.1 km
Lower Town Information Center
1.2 km
Wetlands Museum
1.2 km
Meriwether Lewis at Harpers Ferry
1.2 km
John Brown Museum
1.2 km
Goodloe E. Byron Memorial Pedestrian Walkway
1.4 km
CSX - Potomac River Bridge
1.3 km
Winchester and Potomac Railroad Trestle
1 km
Harpers Ferry Bollman Bridge
1.4 km
Shenandoah River Bridge
1.4 km
Harpers Ferry Town Hall
172 m
John Brown Wax Museum
1.1 km
Winchester and Potomac Railroad Bridge
1.4 km
Cook Hall
335 m
Armorer's Dwelling House
923 m
Anthony Hall
257 m
Roeder House
1.1 km
John G. Wilson Building
1.1 kmReviews
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