John Brown's Fort, Harpers Ferry

Name: John Brown's Fort
Address: Harpers Ferry, United States

#2 among attractions in Harpers Ferry

Top attraction, Museum, History museum

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John Brown's Fort was originally constructed in 1848 for use as a guard and fire engine house by the federal Harpers Ferry Armory in Harpers Ferry, Virginia. An 1848 military report described the building as "An engine and guard-house 35 1/2 x 24 feet, one story brick, covered with slate, and having copper gutters and down spouts…" ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 39°19'23"N, 77°43'45"W

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John Brown's Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Heyward Shepherd monument, St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Potomac Water Gap.

0.8 miSW
Park
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Harpers Ferry
20 min walk • Nestled at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is a treasure trove of American history and natural beauty. This national park, located in the town of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, offers a unique glimpse into the...
~220 ftW
Memorial
Heyward Shepherd monument, Harpers Ferry
2 min walk • The Heyward Shepherd monument is a monument in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, constructed in 1931. It commemorates Heyward Shepherd, a free black man, who was the first person killed during John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry.
~580 ftW
History museum, Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Harpers Ferry
3 min walk • St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia occupies a prominent location on the heights above Harpers Ferry.
0.5 miSE
Valley
Potomac Water Gap, Harpers Ferry
14 min walk • The Potomac Water Gap is a double water gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains, located at the intersection of the states of Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland, near Harpers Ferry. At 256 feet, it is the lowest crossing of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
~450 ftNE
Bridge
B & O Railroad Potomac River Crossing, Harpers Ferry
3 min walk • The B & O Railroad Potomac River Crossing is a 15-acre historic site where a set of railroad bridges, originally built by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, span the Potomac River between Sandy Hook, Maryland, and Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in the United States.
1.2 miSW
Mountain
Loudoun Heights, Harpers Ferry
30 min walk • Loudoun Heights, sometimes referred to as Loudoun Mountain, is the first peak of the Blue Ridge Mountain south of the Potomac River in Loudoun County, Virginia and Jefferson County, West Virginia.
~1120 ftW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Jefferson Rock, Harpers Ferry
6 min walk • Jefferson Rock is a rock formation on the Appalachian Trail in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. It consists of several large masses of Harpers shale, piled one upon the other, that overlook the Shenandoah River just prior to its confluence with the Potomac River.
1 miW
Georgian architecture
Lee-Longsworth House, Harpers Ferry
25 min walk • The Lee-Longsworth House in Bolivar, West Virginia, is an example of the transition from Georgian style architecture to the Federal style. It preserves significant features of interior woodwork, and is associated with the Lee family of Virginia. The property was in 1799 leased by its then owner, Thomas Wilson, to the US Government.
0.7 miW
Neighbourhood
Harpers Ferry Historic District, Harpers Ferry
18 min walk • The Harpers Ferry Historic District comprises about one hundred historic structures in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to John Brown's Fort?

Nearby attractions include Heyward Shepherd monument, Harpers Ferry (2 min walk), B & O Railroad Potomac River Crossing, Harpers Ferry (3 min walk), St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Harpers Ferry (3 min walk), Jefferson Rock, Harpers Ferry (6 min walk).

How to get to John Brown's Fort by public transport?

The nearest stations to John Brown's Fort:

Train

Harpers Ferry (4 min walk)

Bus

NPS Shuttle Bus Station • Lines: Park Shuttle (5 min walk)