Harpers Ferry, WV
Music connected to Harpers Ferry
About Harpers Ferry
- • Musician Richie Havens lived in Harpers Ferry later in life.
- • Storer College, a historically Black college, was founded there in 1867.
- • Its location at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers made it a key transportation hub.
- • Thomas Jefferson called the view from Harpers Ferry "worth a voyage across the Atlantic."
- • A devastating flood in 1936 nearly destroyed the town.
- • It's named after Robert Harper, who established a ferry service there in 1761.
- • With under 300 residents, it's one of West Virginia's smallest towns.
- • At 515 feet, it offers stunning views from the Blue Ridge Mountains.
- • Tourism drives the economy, with many working in hospitality and retail.
- • Visiting feels like stepping back in time, surrounded by history and natural beauty.
- • The Washington Nationals, located 70 miles away, won the World Series in 2019.
- • Harpers Ferry hosted the first integrated football game in West Virginia history in 1895.
Artists From Harpers Ferry
Songs About Harpers Ferry
when johnny comes marching home
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