About this property
Harpers Ferry is a historic town in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 269 at the 2020 United States census. Situated at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers in the lower Shenandoah Valley, where Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia meet, it is the easternmost town in West Virginia as well as its lowest point above sea level.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 79002584. It was listed on October 14, 1979.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Harpers Ferry Historic District listed on the National Register?
Harpers Ferry Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Harpers Ferry Historic District?
Harpers Ferry Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Harpers Ferry Historic District?
The period of significance for Harpers Ferry Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Harpers Ferry Historic District?
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