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	Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
		Harpers Ferry and Bolivar are wedged between the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers and bounded on the west by Bolivar Heights.
		Situated on the Maryland side of the river, the canal connected the ferry with markets in Washington, D.C. A year later, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad arrived and with it the final piece in a political-economic network that made Harpers Ferry and the recently founded community of Bolivar important to the nation's future.
		He saw the ferry as the place to capture arms with which to equip an army and free the slaves of the Deep South.
	www.wvweb.com /cities/harpers_ferry/index.html (763 words)

	Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
		Harpers Ferry and Bolivar are wedged between the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers and bounded on the west by Bolivar Heights.
		Situated on the Maryland side of the river, the canal connected the ferry with markets in Washington, D.C. A year later, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad arrived and with it the final piece in a political-economic network that made Harpers Ferry and the recently founded community of Bolivar important to the nation's future.
		He saw the ferry as the place to capture arms with which to equip an army and free the slaves of the Deep South.
	wvweb.com /cities/harpers_ferry (763 words)

	Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Harpers Ferry, a town in Jefferson County, West Virginia, is situated on the banks of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers where the U.S. states of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia meet.
		Harpers Ferry is located within Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and is also one of the few towns the Appalachian Trail directly passes through.
		In 1751, Robert Harper was given a patent on 125 acres (0.5 km²) at the present location of the town.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Harpers_Ferry,_West_Virginia (1493 words)

	Harpers Ferry West Virginia
		If you are a male and live in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, you have the "freedom" to chose to sign this oath or face imprisonment by the Union Provost Marshall's office.
		As a child, I was thrilled to be the one who got to push the little red button on the outside of the display windows that would make the wax figures "come to life" by adding lighting and audio to the dark figures behind the glass.
		Yes, Virginia is God's country but once in a while it is nice to explore beyond her borders into some of the beautiful neighboring states.
	www.virginiawind.com /virginia_travel/harper.asp (1008 words)

	Fourth of July at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
		Harpers Ferry was founded in 1747 by Robert Harper who ran a ferry across the Potomac and Shanandoah rivers, hence the name of the town.
		Eventually, as the two systems were constructed, their paths met at Harpers Ferry, thereby creating a very busy intersection for goods transported to the West and travelers who used the small town as a site to rest and enjoy the cool air and scenery.
		The Harpers Ferry attraction described in one newspaper article was its “mountain scenery, swings, croquet, boating, etc. and music and dancing on Byrne’s Island, free of charge.” Refreshments were provided by the Chester County Ice Cream Company.
	www.american.edu /heintze/Harper.htm (817 words)

	Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - USA Tourist (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is located at the convergence of the Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland state borders about 65 miles northwest of Washington DC and 80 miles west of Baltimore Maryland.
		He built a ferry across the Shenandoah River in 1761 and helped establish the town as a primary route for settlers seeking farmland in the fertile Shenandoah Valley to the south and for pioneers heading into the wilderness of the western frontier.
		The picturesque village of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia clings to the rocky slopes of the promontory between the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers overlooking the steep wooded river valleys.
	www.usatourist.com /english/places/westvirginia/harpersferry.html (723 words)

	Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - West Virginia (WV) Cyclopedia
		Harpers Ferry was the scene of the historic raid by John Brown, in 1859, on the Harpers Ferry Arsenal.
		Harpers Ferry, WV Harpers Ferry, WV is located about: 6 miles east of Charles Town, WV; 10 miles southeast of Shepherdstown, WV; 19 miles southeast of Martinsburg, WV; 22 miles west of Frederick, MD; 28 miles south of Hagerstown, MD; and 28 miles northeast of Winchester, VA.
		Harpers Ferry is the most eastern town in West Virginia and derives its name from Robert Harper, an Englishman who was a carpenter and mill-wright, residing near Philadelphia.
	www.wvexp.com /index.php/Harpers_Ferry,_West_Virginia (410 words)

	The Interactive Atlas: Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
		Harpers Ferry is a town located in the easternmost corner of West Virginia, where the Shenandoah and the Potomac river meet, and where they cut through the Blue Ridge mountains.
		Harpers Ferry became an important arms manufacturing center after the railroad arrived, which made the town an important transportation hub.
		Harpers Ferry was surrounded by local militia, and under Robert E. Lee arrived the next day.
	www.cyberlearning-world.com /nhhs/atlas/hferry.htm (497 words)

	Battle of Harpers Ferry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Battle of Harpers Ferry was fought from September 12 to September 15, 1862, as part of the Maryland Campaign of the American Civil War.
		As Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia advanced into Maryland, Lee expected that the Union garrisons that potentially blocked his supply line in the Shenandoah Valley, at Winchester, Martinsburg, and Harpers Ferry, would be cut off and abandoned without firing a shot (and, in fact, both Winchester and Martinsburg were evacuated).
		McClellan had wanted to add the Harpers Ferry garrison to his field army, but general-in-chief Henry W. Halleck had refused, saying that the movement would be too difficult and that the garrison had to defend itself "until the latest moment," or until McClellan could relieve it.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Harpers_Ferry (2363 words)

	Harpers Ferry Guest House - Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - BBOnline.com / Introduction
		Located in the historic district of Harpers Ferry, it is about an hour's drive from Washington DC, Baltimore and central Maryland, south central Pennsylvania or the northwestern counties of Virginia.
		Harpers Ferry is famous for John Brown's raid, an U.S. federal armory commissioned by George Washington and several civil war battles, which were fought for control of the town.
		The Harpers Ferry National Historical Park with its museums, shops and restaurants is just a short walk from the B&B. For hikers and walkers, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Path and the Appalachian Trail intersect at Harpers Ferry.
	www.bbonline.com /wv/harpersferry (187 words)

	Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)
		A visit to this quaint, historic community, at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, is like stepping into the past.
		There's a wide variety of experiences for visitors of all ages, so come and discover Harpers Ferry.
		Harpers Ferry park offers a variety of activities for kids of all ages.
	www.nps.gov /hafe (212 words)

	Favorite Trips - Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
		One reason was that I wanted to repeat the Harpers Ferry trip, even though I had taken it twice before - once ten years ago with the NVCC class and later with a University of Virginia class taught by Dr. Poland on life in 19th-century Virginia.
		I've been to Harpers Ferry on other occasions too, including other field trips that passed through this historic town.
		Harpers Ferry is a portal to Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, and in 1859 the abolitionist John Brown saw it as an ideal place to stage what he felt was a starting battle for slave independence.
	www.javins.com /intro99.html (347 words)

	VisitHarpersFerry.com - Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		The Civil War was disastrous for Harpers Ferry.
		Given the town's strategic location on the railroad and at the northern end of the Shenandoah Valley, both Union and Confederate troops moved through Harpers Ferry frequently.
		One battle during the war, the Battle of Harper's Ferry, was fought here.
	www.visitharpersferry.com /history.html (496 words)

	Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
		The small town of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, played a significant role in United States history, even before the state of West Virginia separated from Virginia during the Civil War.
		Not only did it have an arsenal and armory (a place to store weapons), but also the town was located at the meeting point of important railroads and at the meeting of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers.
		In fact, Harpers Ferry changed hands eight times during the war, which shows just how much both sides wanted to control it.
	www.americaslibrary.gov /cgi-bin/page.cgi/es/wv/harpers_1 (169 words)

	Harpers Ferry Archaeology, Excavations
		Our volunteers were trained in the tasks of conducting historic period excavations and presented with lectures and discussions on the subjects of relevant archaeological methods and theory, historical information related to St. Peter's, the town of Harpers Ferry, and the purposes of our research and excavations.
		We are also grateful to the management of the Harpers Ferry KOA Campground for providing group discounts for our volunteers.
		This archaeology project is being presented with financial assistance from the West Virginia Humanities Council, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
	etext.lib.virginia.edu /users/fennell/highland/harper/anth383.html (967 words)

	Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
		Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in Jefferson county, is 18 miles W of Frederick, Maryland and 49 miles NW of Washington, District of Columbia.
		As it happens, more people than usual in Harpers Ferry are able to work from their homes.
		Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Harpers Ferry, about 70% are lived in by their owners, not renters.
	www.citytowninfo.com /places/west-virginia/harpers-ferry (550 words)

	Harpers Ferry Guest House bed and breakfast - Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Harpers Ferry Bed and Breakfast Inns.
		Harpers Ferry Guest House was built in 1992 to conform to the period architecture of the town of Harpers Ferry.
		From Washington DC, Rt 270 to Frederick Md, to Rt 340 West to Harpers Ferry.
		From Baltimore Md, Rt 70 West to Frederick, to Rt 340 West to Harpers Ferry
	www.bedandbreakfast.com /west-virginia-harpers-ferry-harpersferryguesthouse.html (631 words)

	Harpers Ferry, West Virginia hotel close to Shepherd University - Comfort Inn 25425, WV406
		Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is less than one mile away.
		This Harpers Ferry hotel is minutes from the Antietam National Battlefield, Breaux Vineyards, Shepherd University, Charles Town Races and Slots gaming and racing facility and Jefferson Memorial Hospital.
		For outdoor enthusiasts, Harpers Ferry offers hiking on the Appalachian Trail as well as white water rafting, tubing, kayaking, canoeing and mountain biking.
	www.choicehotels.com /ires/en-us/html/HotelInfo?hotel=WV406 (312 words)

	attractions in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
		The Appalachian Trail passes through the historic town of Harpers Ferry, within just a quarter-mile of the ATC headquarters and visitor center, providing opportunities to explore the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and its interpretive exhibits.
		This 104-acre refuge is operated by The Nature Conservancy of West Virginia and The Potomac Valley Audubon Society, offering nature trails, bird-watching, public events, and a summer camp for youngsters.
		3 Box 840, Harpers Ferry WV 25425 Visit Ridgefield Farm and Orchard near historic Harpers Ferry, WV to experience the harvests and capture the mood of the seasons.
	www.riverriders.com /attractions.htm (1152 words)

	Harpers Ferry
		Harpers Ferry, situated on a point of land at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers and dominated by the Blue Ridge Mountains, was a beckoning wilderness in the early 1700s.
		Today, the National Park Service maintains (quite well) the historic district and ambiance of 19th century Harpers Ferry.
		A convenient parking lot and transportation is provided, affording tourists free reign of the buildings and roads of this historic corner of West Virginia.
	www.chuckallan.com /travel/WestVirginia/HarpersFerry.html (113 words)

	Battle Summary: Harpers Ferry, WV
		Description: Learning that the garrison at Harpers Ferry had not retreated after his incursion into Maryland, Lee decided to surround the force and capture it.
		Jackson took possession of Harpers Ferry, then led most of his soldiers to join with Lee at Sharpsburg.
		After paroling the prisoners at Harpers Ferry, A.P. Hill’s division arrived in time to save Lee’s army from near-defeat at Sharpsburg.
	www.cr.nps.gov /hps/abpp/battles/wv010.htm (167 words)

	Harpers Ferry KOA Campground is the perfect place for camping near Washington DC and West Virginia.
		Harpers Ferry KOA Campground is the perfect place for camping near Washington DC and West Virginia.
		CandO Canal, hiking the Appalachian Trail or rafting on the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers. They are all near the Harpers Ferry KOA Campground.
		The Harpers Ferry KOA campground is also great for family reunions and rallies, or company and corporate retreats with meeting facilities, conference room, banquet hall, pavilion, and theatre.
	www.harpersferrykoa.com (189 words)

	Harpers Ferry Conservancy
		The mission of the Harpers Ferry Conservancy is to provide land use planning leadership; and to conserve, defend and enhance the scenic, historic, natural and recreational qualities of lands within a 25-mile radius of the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers.
		A 55 foot high billboard is being proposed that would impact the viewshed of Harpers Ferry.
		Learn about several proposed power plants a few miles down river from Harpers Ferry from the Monocacy Valley Environmental Council on their new website.
	www.harpersferry.org (173 words)

	Harpers Ferry West Virginia Hotels & Motels - Save
		Coast Guard, VA Medical, Federal Government Center, Harper's Ferry National Park, Antietam Battlefield, historic Shepherdstown, Bavarian Inn and Lodge and outlet shop...
		Historic Shepherdstown and Shepherd College, Historic Harper's Ferry, C and O Canal, Antietam Battlefield, Charles Town Races/Slots, Tang...
		Nearby Cities: · Charles Town ·; Harpers Ferry · Leesburg, VA · Martinsburg · Shepherdstown
	www.travelforecaster.com /find_hotels/harpers_ferry/wv/usa (285 words)

	VisitHarpersFerry.com - Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
		Only an hour drive from Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD, one can escape to Harper's ferry from the bustle of city life for a relaxing day with family and friends.
		Harpers Ferry is located at the confluence of the Potomac and the mighty Shenandoah river.
		From downtown, one can look across the river and see the states of Maryland and Virginia, whilst standing in West Virginia.
	visitharpersferry.com (194 words)

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