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Welcome to Key to the City's page for Harpers Ferry Jefferson County, West Virginia Zip Code The West Virginia state capital is Charleston. What would you like to know about Harpers Ferry Statistics & Facts Location History & History-related items City Attractions Harpers Ferry Government Harpers Ferry Business Directory. Harpers Ferry Chamber of Commerce. Harpers Ferry Libraries. Harpers Ferry Schools. Zip Codes 25425 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Harpers Ferry is approximately 308 (1990). The approximate number of families is 170 (1990). The amount of land area in Harpers Ferry is 1.441 sq. kilometers. The amount of surface water is 0.075 sq kilometers. The distance from Harpers Ferry to Washington DC is 50 miles. The distance to the West Virginia state capital is 230 miles. (as the crow flies) Harpers Ferry is positioned 39.32 degrees north of the equator and 77.74 degrees west of the prime meridian. Return to Index Location Harpers Ferry location: at the confluence of the Potomac and the Shennandoah Rivers. This area separates the states of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. Return to Index History & History Related Items Harpers Ferry history: There is a federal arsenal and armory in Harpers Ferry which was built in 1796. It manufactured many of the muskets and rifles used in the War of 1812 and the Civil War. The area came into historical prominance with the notorious raid of abolitionist, John Brown, on the buildings. This occurred on the night of October 16, 1859. John Brown and his "army" of 18 members came upon the arsenal, surprised the guards and captured the buildings. He wanted to incite the slaves to riot and also to arm them with these weapons. After much bloodshed and trouble, Brown and his men were captured by the Marines under the leadership of then Colonel Robert E. Lee. A trial was held and Brown, along with six of his men, were tried for treason, convicted and then hanged at Charles Town. During the Civil War, Harpers Ferry was also regarded as a major city as far as the safety of Washington, D.C. was concerned. The arsenal was destroyed in 1861 by the federal garrison there as they fled before the Virginian troops. The buildings were never re-constructed. The following year, in 1862, General Stonewall Jackson took over the town's federal garrison after a fierce battle. He gained 12,500 Union soldiers as prisoners from the encounter. Return to Index Attractions Harpers Ferry attractions: John Brown Wax Museum High St. Harpers Ferry, WV Phone: 304 535-6342 or 535-2792 See life-size figures depicting the life of John Brown. Please call for admission fees and hours Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Phone: (304) 535-6223 The park comprises 2,300 acres at the Shennandoah and Potomac Rivers. There is much to see, including: exhibits, programs and hiking trails. The park has six Paths through History - Industry, John Brown, Civil War, African American History, Environmental History and Transportation. Tours are available. Harper House The oldest surviving structure in the area was built in 1782. It is furnished with mid-19th century pieces. Return to Index Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of West Virginia To go to a new state, choose the States page To choose another state, go to the State page. Return to the Top USA City Directory and US City Resource Guide - Key to the City Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! We'll leave the light on for you! The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk. Custom Search

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