Quick Summary:
- The small town of Harpers Ferry has a population of only a few hundred people, but it still packs a major punch of history and natural beauty.
- The town is located at the confluence of two major rivers: the Shenandoah and the Potomac Rivers, which are also the state borders, meaning that right across those banks are the states of Maryland and Virginia.
- Harpers Ferry is named for the 18th-century ferry, run by Robert Harper, which carried passengers and cargo across the river, and is part of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
- Today, Harpers Ferry is home to some historic buildings, monuments, landmarks, and a charming little downtown district, and it makes for a great day trip or weekend destination.
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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
The Point
Jefferson Rock, Harpers Ferry
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
John Brown's Fort
Heyward Shepherd Monument
Kelley Farm Kitchen
John Brown Wax Museum
Harpers Ferry Station
Harpers Ferry Toy Train Museum & Joy Line Railroad
Murphy-Chambers Farm Loop Trail
True Treats Historic Candy
The Rabbit Hole
The Barn of Harpers Ferry
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