Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast

Stopped to spend a day in Harpers Ferry West Virginia to see some historic Americana. Its located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. America's first national armory was located here, John Brown's assault on Harpers Ferry and the armory was a catalyst for the American Civil War, many civil war battles fought here that led to the destruction of the town and armory and there are many other historical facts about this beautiful old city.

Its West Virginia and nothing is level, even downhill seems like walking uphill But its a very old, historic and beautiful town always worth a visit. Cheers All and Happy Thanksgiving!

Small pano of Harpers Ferry (upper) from the train station

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Entering Old Town (lower) of Harpers Ferry

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Looking back at Old Town (lower) of Harpers Ferry

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A lot going on in this photo

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Train Station

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Harpers Ferry train tunnel

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CSX Freight Train

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Amtrak Arriving at the station

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black mamba

I have always wanted to get to Harpers Ferry. Your picture tour here is really, really good. I'm going to make it a priority to go there.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

I like your photos a lot. Is the armory itself in your photos somewhere?

Dennis

Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast

Thanks Dennis, the armory is now a dike along the Potomac, totally destroyed with a few remnants and building footprints left...

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Well, POOP! My life is over.

As a little kid recall watching the old movie, Santa Fe Trail, 1940, depicting Errol Flynn and Ronald Reagan capturing John Brown, Raymond Massey, at the Harpers Ferry Armory.

Dennis

Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast

I really liked that movie also….Shucks, I wish I would have had better news for you…😊. Well, you know those Hollywood types!

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Thank you. Trust me on this, I will be/AM over it now. I am used to disappointing news such as Winky Dink no longer being on television nor is Kukla Fran and Ollie. I will be fine.

Santa Fe Trail was almost as good as, The Charge of the Light Brigade.

Have a great day sir.

Dennis

Just Fred Loc: Darwin's Waiting Room

Harpers Ferry is about an hour away from me. I've been meaning to visit for a while, but now that I'm retired, I can make that a realization. Your photos have inspired me to pack up for a day trip. Thanks!

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Great series, Blaster.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Wonderful tour! And you accomplished it without people in the shots.

Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast

Thanks, and you're welcome, Fred, nice little walking town

Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast

Thank you Earnest....

Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast

Thanks, Mike....it helps when you're the first one on the National Park bus on a Monday morning and stores open somewhat later...

JustJill Loc: Iowa

I enjoyed your series. That does look like a beautiful place to visit.

Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast

Thank you Jill, it really is a quaint, piece of Americana...