Near Bolivar in Jefferson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 12, 2007
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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is the story of...
Industrial Development and the production of weapons at the Harpers Ferry armory.
John Brown's Raid and his attempt to end slavery.
The Civil War with Union and Confederate armies fighting over this border area for four years.
Black History from slavery to Storer College - chartered to educate men and women of all races, it became one of the first institutions of higher learning for Black Americans.
Explore Harpers Ferry's past!
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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Harpers Ferry NHP contains almost 3,000 acres to preserve the history and scenery of the Harpers Ferry area. Enjoy a safe visit to one or more of these park areas:
(1) Lower Town
Relive 19th-century Harpers Ferry through restored buildings, exhibits, media presentations, and ranger-conducted talks and programs. Allow 3-6 hours
(2) Virginius Island
Explore the ruins of a once-thriving 19th-century industrial town along the Shenandoah River. 1-2 hours
(3) Camp Hill
Visit Harper Cemetery and examine old armory buildings devastated by civil war and returned to use as classrooms for Storer College. 1-2 hours
(4) Maryland Heights
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(5) Loudoun Heights
Ascend the Blue Ridge via the historic and scenic Appalachian Trail, and relish the splendid mountain vistas. 3-5 hours
(6) Bolivar Heights
Walk in the footsteps of Abraham Lincoln and Stonewall Jackson. This location also affords a splendid view of the Harpers Ferry water gap. 1-2 hours
(7) Union Skirmish Line
Site of the final infantry engagement during 1862 battle. 1 hour
(8) Jackson's Right Flank
From this position, Jackson orchestrated movements sealing the fate of the Federals. 1 hour
(9) Short Hill
Reclaimed by nature, Short Hill was once the site of a water-powered industrial community
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 39° 18.988′ N, 77° 45.416′ W. Marker is near Bolivar, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Shenandoah Street, on the right when traveling north. Located at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Site visitor
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 12, 2007
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Discover Harpers Ferry (a few steps from this marker); A Union Predicament (a few steps from this marker); The Trap Closes (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Victory (within shouting distance of this marker); History in the Mountains (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson at Harpers Ferry (approx. ¼ mile away); Home Becomes Battlefield (approx. 0.3 miles away); From Civil War to Civil Rights / Battle of Harpers Ferry (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bolivar.
More about this marker. On the second panel is a map of the park showing the units listed in the text.
Also see . . . Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. NPS site. (Submitted on May 15, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 12, 2007
3. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Marker
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 1864
4. Harpers Ferry 1864
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,319 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on February 24, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
