Harpers Ferry, WV Real Estate — Homes For Sale in Harpers Ferry, WV

When you visit Harpers Ferry, it truly feels as though you have stepped back in time. If you enjoy history, you will love this beautiful town. Harpers Ferry boasts lovely old 19th century buildings, and a civil war museum. Walk around the town and speak to people dressed in period clothing! It played a huge part during the civil war and John Brown's Fort stands as a reminder to events such as the abolitionist raid of 1859. Harpers Ferry is also the place where the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers meet. Giving views of Maryland and Virginia. Hiking, tubing and mountain biking are just a few of a whole array of activities available in this beautiful scenic area. less

Civil war history, in and out of town living. Lots of shops and restaurants. Great for military, corporate living and a commuters dream. Affordable housing, both townhouses and single family homes. less

History and Jefferson County go hand-in-hand, and there are few towns with more historic reference than Harpers Ferry. It's the town where John Brown made his stand against slavery prior to the Civil War after taking the Harpers Ferry armory hostage. The town, named after the founder Robert Harper and his successful 1761 venture of shuttling settlers on a ferry across the river and into the Shenandoah Valley, is now home to the Harpers Ferry National Historic Park and is quite a unique tourist destination. Two very distinguished Presidents, Washington and Jefferson, both have an extensive impact in Harpers Ferry. Thomas Jefferson visited in 1783, saying that Harpers Ferry was "perhaps one of the most stupendous scenes in nature". From his historic visit, Jefferson Rock was named after he sat for hours and watched the river pass through the Blue Ridge Mountains. George Washington worked on the development of the town and helped bring in the United States Armory and Arsenal. He thought very highly of Harpers Ferry and settled parts of his family into the nearby area. Washington's great-great nephew Colonel Lewis Washington was held hostage in 1859 by John Brown, and Charles Washington, George's brother, founded the nearby Charles Town. Harpers Ferry is the easternmost town in West Virginia and is surrounded by two joining rivers, the Shenandoah River and the Potomac River. Outside of the Harpers Ferry Historic Park, most residents live in the Harpers Ferry Historic District. It is no surprise that many people want to live in and around Harpers Ferry. There is so much to do for such a small town. The Appalachian Trail weaves through the town and provides a great outdoor experience. Activities include white water rafting, fishing, mountain biking, tubing, canoeing, hiking, zip lining, and rock climbing. If that is not your cup of tea then the town is home to several boutique stores, small restaurants, and museums dedicated to the history of the area. Because of its location, commuting is a breeze. Harpers Ferry borders Virginia and has many routes into the D.C. Metropolitan area. Roads connect to several federal highways and state routes to conveniently reach airports - Dulles, Reagan, and Baltimore International - and jobs in cities like Frederick, Herndon, Arlington, Rockville, Alexandria, Bethesda, Baltimore, Gaithersburg and Wasington, D.C. less