Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Overview
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia includes 0 nearby mines. Harpers Ferry is a historic town in Jefferson County West Virginia United States. It was formerly Harper's Ferry with an apostrophe and that form continues to appear in some references. It is situated at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers where the U.S. states of Maryland Virginia and West Virginia meet. It is the easternmost town in West Virginia. The town is located on a low-lying flood plain created by the two rivers and surrounded by higher ground.
Quick Facts
- Harpers Ferry, West Virginia has a population of 286 (based on numbers from 2010).
- Located in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
- Harpers Ferry, West Virginia sits 149 meters (488.8 feet) above sea level feet above sea level.
Mines Summary
in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
- 51 Total
- 9 Occurrences
- 6 Prospects
- 1 Plants
- 35 Producers
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Mines
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