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A town known for its history
At the intersection of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers sits Harpers Ferry, a small town popular with tourists and known for its place in Civil War history and proximity to the Appalachian Trail. A handful of streets form a grid in the center of town, where houses stand beside local businesses and historical landmarks. Dense thickets of trees surround the area, giving way to a river on each side.
The Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers converge at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
Bolivar Heights Battlefield in Harpers Ferry is an important historical site of the Civil War.
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Historic homes and rural retreats
“The history of the town and its convenience as a commuter location draws home buyers,” says Realtor Kara Burnett of Samson Properties. Bungalows and Colonial Revivals are common housing styles, many built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Houses in town range from about $200,000 to $550,000. As you head farther south towards Longwood, newer homes ranging from $210,000 to $450,000 sit on more expansive lots. There is also buildable land for sale.
Harpers Ferry has decent walkability with sidewalks and parks throughout town.
Historic buildings of Harpers Ferry West Virginia.
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91% graduation rate at Jefferson High School
C.W. Shipley Elementary is rated A-minus by Niche. Harpers Ferry Middle rates a B-plus overall and is the 15th-best public middle school in the state, according to Niche. Jefferson High School has a 91% graduation rate and earns a B-minus rating overall.
Jefferson High School serves students of Harpers Ferry and Jefferson County.
The Harpers Ferry Middle School serves students in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
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Harpers Ferry National Historic Park offers scenic beauty
Harpers Ferry National Historic Park offers both scenic beauty and historical landmarks. Highlights include John Brown’s Fort, where he and his followers took shelter during the raid of 1859. After it was dismantled and shipped to Chicago in 1891 for display, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad returned the fort to Harpers Ferry, where it was rebuilt a few years later. Bolivar Heights Battlefield, where five separate conflicts took place, today features walking trails where visitors can spot the occasional cannon or wooden fortification in the field.
Harpers Ferry is full of historic sites to investigate and explore.
Harpers Ferry offers a wealth of outdoor activities and natural beauty to enjoy.
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Brews with views at the Rabbit Hole
Battle Grounds Bakery and Coffee sells sandwiches and pastries along with lattes and macchiatos. The Rabbit Hole serves more than 100 craft beers with a view of the mountains. Vegetarian friendly Kelley Farm Kitchen serves everything from plant-based melts to craft salads to ramen. Weis Markets and MARTIN’s are a short drive away in Charles Town where there’s also a Home Depot and other big-box stores. In town, Harpers Ferry General Store is popular with tourists.
Stop by the Bakerton Market in Harpers Ferry for fresh locally made ice cream.
Tenfold is a unique store offering only Fair Trade merchandise in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
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MARC provides commuter line to Washington, D.C.
U.S. Route 340 runs through Harpers Ferry, connecting it to Frederick, Md., and Greenville, Va. Rail service is provided twice daily by Amtrak, with commuter service to Washington, D.C. available on the Maryland Area Rail Commuter’s (MARC) Brunswick line. The closest airports are Hagerstown Regional Airport, about 30 miles, and Dulles International Airport, about 40 miles away.
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On average, homes in Harpers Ferry, WV sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Harpers Ferry, WV over the last 12 months is $400,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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