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Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Town
Panoramic view of Harpers Ferry from Maryland Heights, with the Shenandoah (left) and Potomac (right) rivers.
Panoramic view of Harpers Ferry from Maryland Heights, with the Shenandoah (left) and Potomac (right) rivers.
Coordinates: 39°19′31″N 77°44′37″W / 39.32528°N 77.74361°W / 39.32528; -77.74361
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Jefferson
Government
 • Mayor Gregory F. Vaughn
 • Recorder Kevin Carden
Area
 • Total 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2)
 • Land 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2)
 • Water 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Elevation 489 ft (149 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 286
 • Estimate (2012) 290
 • Density 539.6/sq mi (208.3/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 25425
Area code(s) 304
FIPS code 54-35284
GNIS feature ID 1560593

Harpers Ferry is a historic town in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States. It was formerly spelled Harper's Ferry with an apostrophe and that form continues to appear in some references. It is situated at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers where the U.S. states of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia meet. It is the easternmost town in West Virginia. The original, lower section of the town is located on a flood plain created by the two rivers and surrounded by higher ground. Historically, Harpers Ferry is best known for John Brown's raid on the Armory in 1859 and its role in the American Civil War. The population was 286 at the 2010 census.

The lower part of Harpers Ferry is located within Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Most of the remainder, which includes the more highly populated area, is included in the separate Harpers Ferry Historic District. Two other National Register of Historic Places properties adjoin the town: the B & O Railroad Potomac River Crossing and St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church.


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