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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
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Did You Know?
Robert Harper operated a ferry across the Potomac River in 1747. His heirs, the Wagers, maintained the operation until 1824 when a bridge was built across the Potomac.
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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:29 EST |