Visit The Ruins Of St John S Episcopal Church In Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry is a little town with a lot of history. It was a strategic place in the Civil War, and it was hit hard by the battles. There are a few abandoned places around town, but there is something uniquely beautiful about these old church ruins.

St. John’s Episcopal Church was one of the buildings that was damaged by the Civil War.

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It served as a hospital and barracks while the war was going on.

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It was rebuilt after the war, but was later abandoned in 1895 when a new Episcopal church was built.

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The church crumbled after being abandoned.

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You can still see the ruins today.

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The ruins are now considered part of the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

WikiMedia Commons/HarpersFerryNPS The ruins are located near Church Street and Harper Cemetery.

If you’d like to learn more about the history of Harpers Ferry, you’ll enjoy these ghost stories from around the town, or check out what you can do on a day trip.

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The ruins are located near Church Street and Harper Cemetery.

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