What is Harpers Ferry?
Q: What is Harpers Ferry?
A: Harpers Ferry is a historic town in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States. It sits at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, where the U.S. states of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia meet.
Q: How is the town laid out?
A: The original, lower section of the town is located on a low-lying floodplain created by the two rivers and it is surrounded by higher ground on all sides.
Q: What is Harpers Ferry best known for historically?
A: Harpers Ferry is best known for John Brown's raid on the Armory in 1859 and its role in the American Civil War. During this time period, between 1861 and 1865, it changed hands between Union and Confederate forces 14 times. The Battle of Harpers Ferry resulted in the largest surrender by Union Army soldiers in the Civil War.
Q: Is there an apostrophe used when spelling "Harpers Ferry"?
A: In some cases an apostrophe has been used when spelling "Harpers Ferry".
Q: When was Harper's Ferry founded?
A: Harper's Ferry was founded sometime before 1859 when John Brown conducted his raid on its armory during that year.
Q: What was Harper's population according to 2010 census?
A: According to 2010 census Harper’s population was 286 people.
