Harpers Ferry is a town located in Jefferson County, West Virginia, situated on the banks of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers where the U.S. states of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia meet. The town is surrounded by mountains and is at the bottom of a ravine created by the two rivers. The town is best known historically for John Brown's raid on the Armory in 1859. The town was in Virginia at the time of the raid; West Virginia was created in 1863. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 307.

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I love Harper's Ferry. I have always had very fond memories, and I think it is a lovely place to visit. Most of the town is a National Historic Park and is a great place to learn more about the Civil War, though there is more to the town than that. Harper's Ferry is located where West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland all meet. One of my favorite hikes is on the Maryland side in Maryland Heights. I'm not sure if I'm as healthy as I once was, and if I should attempt this hike in my current condition, but I hope to make this hike again if only for the stunning view. The view from Jefferson Rock is also quite nice, and that hike I am pretty sure I can make.