Harper House, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Photograph

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Harper House, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Entry/Object ID

IMG3758

Description

Harper House, Harpers Ferry, W. Va. In 1747 Robert Harper bought an Indian squatter's rights and established a ferry to transport the early pioneers traveling South to Shenandoah Valley. Completed about 1782 this building was originally Harpers Village Tavern where George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and other important people of the day are reputed to have stayed. The bridge in the photo was a convenient way to go from the house to the privy.

Acquisition

Accession

679

Source or Donor

Link, Samuel W., Jr.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Artist

Ruth, C. H.

Place

* Untyped Place

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia