The Old Harper House

Photograph

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

The Old Harper House

Entry/Object ID

IMG1225

Description

The Old Harper House, built in 1780. Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. Here, Robert Harper, the founder of Harper's Ferry lived during the years he conducted a ferry across the river to the Maryland Shore. Harper's body lies buried overlooking the town.

Acquisition

Accession

350

Source or Donor

Mutchler, James

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Place

* Untyped Place

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia