Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Springhouses and Root Cellars
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 12, 2007
1. Springhouses and Root Cellars Marker
These small caves carved into the shale cliffside at one time served as springhouses and root cellars for the residents of this block. The cooler subsurface temperatures of a root cellar helped preserve herbs, vegetables, and fruits in the days before modern refrigeration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 39° 19.381′ N, 77° 43.854′ W. Marker is in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Church Street, on the right when traveling south. Located in the Lower Town section of Harpers Ferry National Historic Site, across the street from the Harper House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harpers Ferry WV 25425, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harper House Tavern (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); Trail to Upper Harpers Ferry
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Photographed By Craig Swain, August 12, 2007
2. Root Cellar in the Wall along Church Street
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,342 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
