Information on Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County
The Town of Harpers Ferry is located in the state of West Virginia, in Jefferson County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Harpers Ferry Town HALL, Jefferson County
| Harpers Ferry Town Hall's address | Harpers Ferry Harpers Ferry Municipal Building PO BOX 217 HARPERS FERRY WV 25425 United States | |
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| Phone number of Harpers Ferry Town Hall | Not available | |
| Harpers Ferry, WV email | Not available | |
| Harpers Ferry official website | harpersferrywv.us | |
| Mayor of Harpers Ferry | ||
| Jefferson County, West Virginia: Vital Records | Harpers Ferry vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your West Virginia birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Harpers Ferry
What county is Harpers Ferry WV in?Harpers Ferry, WV is located in Jefferson County |
Where is Harpers Ferry, West Virginia ?Harpers Ferry lies in Jefferson County, situated at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. It is located in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, near the state borders with Maryland and Virginia. Harpers Ferry is approximately 60 miles northwest of Washington D.C. and about 20 miles southwest of Frederick, Maryland. |
Harpers Ferry administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jefferson - other counties in West Virginia |
Demography of Harpers Ferry
| Name of Harpers Ferry inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 307 inhabitants | 191 / 8 104 | ||
| Population density in Harpers Ferry | 506,4 pop/sq mi (195,5 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Harpers Ferry, WV
Where to apply for a passport in Harpers Ferry, WV? There are 1 passport offices in Harpers Ferry, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| HARPERS FERRY POST OFFICE | 1010 WASHINGTON STREET | 3045352479 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Harpers Ferry
There are 1 bank branches in Harpers Ferry.
Bank of Charles Town is the most popular bank in Harpers Ferry with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Harpers Ferry:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Charles Town | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Harpers Ferry administrative numbers
| Harpers Ferry Town code | 5435284 |
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| Harpers Ferry Town postcode | 25425 (Another town has the same postcode) |
Toponymy and translation of Harpers Ferry
| Italian: Harper's Ferry | Japanese: ハーパーズ・フェリー | Korean: 하퍼즈페리 |
| Russian: Харперс Ферри | Chinese: 哈珀斯费里 |
Transportation modes in Harpers Ferry
| Airport | Eastern WV Regional Airport 14 miles Leesburg Executive Airport 19.8 miles Frederick Municipal Airport 20.7 miles |
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Harpers Ferry territory
| Harpers Ferry area | 0,61 sq mi (1,57 km²) |
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| Harpers Ferry altitude | 495 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 39.3253 Longitude: -77.7417 Latitude: 39° 19' 31'' North Longitude: 77° 44' 30'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Harpers Ferry | |
 Chatham-Kent |
| Natural parks | Harpers Ferry isn't part of a natural park |
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What is Harpers Ferry close to?
| Nearby cities include: Bolivar, Brunswick, Rosemont and Lovettsville | ||
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| Shepherdstown | Rosemont | Rosemont |
| Bolivar |  | Brunswick |
| Bolivar | Bolivar | Brunswick |
| Bolivar 0.6 miles | Brunswick 6.2 miles | Rosemont 6.4 miles |
| Lovettsville 6.6 miles | Ranson 6.7 miles | Charles Town 7.3 miles |
| Burkittsville 7.7 miles | Shepherdstown 8.1 miles | Hillsboro 8.7 miles |
| Sharpsburg 9.2 miles | Keedysville 11.4 miles | Purcellville 13.3 miles |
| Boonsboro 13.4 miles | Round Hill 13.5 miles | Middletown 13.6 miles |
| Hamilton 13.8 miles | Martinsburg 15.6 miles | Myersville 15.7 miles |
| Berryville 17.6 miles | Leesburg 18.3 miles | Frederick 18.9 miles |
Distance between Harpers Ferry and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2267 miles | Houston : 1199 miles | Philadelphia : 147 miles closest |
| Phoenix : 1940 miles | San Antonio : 1364 miles | San Diego : 2230 miles |
| Dallas : 1153 miles | San Jose : 2373 miles | Jacksonville : 660 miles |
| Indianapolis : 449 miles | San Francisco : 2428 miles | Austin : 1293 miles |
| Columbus : 283 miles | Fort Worth : 1183 miles | Charlotte : 332 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Harpers Ferry, WV
Elementary schools in Harpers Ferry
Blue Ridge Elementary School
District of Jefferson County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 477
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
District of Jefferson County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 414
Middle schools in Harpers Ferry
Harpers Ferry Middle School
District of Jefferson County SchoolsLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 529
Leisure and activities in Harpers Ferry surrounding area
| Crystal Grottoes Caverns to Boonsboro 12.4 miles | |
| Golf course | |
| Sleepy Hollow Golf & Country Club to Charles Town 5 miles | Cress Creek Golf & Country Club to Shepherdstown 9.1 miles |
| Locust Hills Golf Course to Charles Town 9.2 miles | Loudoun Golf & Country Club to Purcellville 11.9 miles |
| Hollow Creek Golf Club to Middletown 13.6 miles | Frederick Golf Club - Back Creek Nine to Frederick 13.9 miles |
| Stoneleigh Golf Club to Round Hill 14 miles | Frederick Golf Club - Back Nine to Frederick 14.1 miles |
| Frederick Golf Club - Front Nine to Frederick 14.3 miles | Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club to Leesburg 15 miles |