View from Maryland Heights of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Photograph

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

View from Maryland Heights of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Entry/Object ID

IMG2054

Description

View from Maryland Heights of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia This view taken from the Maryland side of the Potomac River directly above the B. & O. R. R. Tunnel, overlooks the junction of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. Harpers Ferry is one of the most picturesque and historic places in the United States, was founded in 1763 on lands of Robert Harper who settled here in 1734. It is the lowest point in the state having an elevation of 272 feet above sea level.

Acquisition

Accession

350

Source or Donor

Mutchler, James

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Place

* Untyped Place

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia