Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Harper House Tavern

Meriwether Lewis at Harpers Ferry

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 12, 2007

1. Harper House Tavern Marker

Inscription. The Harpers House was near the end of a 20-year run as the only tavern in Harpers Ferry when Lewis arrived. Thomas Jefferson may have been among the first guests to stay here in 1783. If Lewis rented a room in 1803, he was among the last travelers to seek shelter here. (Marker Number 7.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, and the Lewis & Clark Expedition series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.

Location. 39° 19.381′ N, 77° 43.853′ W. Marker is in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. It is on Church Street, on the right when traveling north. Located in the Lower Town section of Harpers Ferry National Historic Site, across the street from the St. Peter's Roman Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harpers Ferry WV 25425, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in the Eastern Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Springhouses and Root Cellars (here, next to this marker); Harper House: The Mansion on the Hill (here, next to this marker); St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church (a few steps from this marker);

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Trail to Upper Harpers Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); "A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step." (within shouting distance of this marker); Sweets for Harpers Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); Casualty of War (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harpers Ferry.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Harper House (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Harper House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain

2. Harper House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,402 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.