First picture is looking roughly east into Virginia and Maryland. Third picture is Jefferson Rock, visited by Thomas Jefferson himself.
Site of the Federal arsenal burned down by retreating Union soldiers in 1861.
A memorial to John Brown, who was later buried in New York State, and a rebuilt / re-moved fire station where he held his last stand.
For the history buffs:
1859 -- John Brown's Raid
1861 -- Union troops burn down the arsenal due to advancing Confederates
1862 -- The Battle of Harper's Ferry, a Confederate victory
It's really an amazing site, both historically and geographically. The town itself is built into these looming gorges carved out by the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. It's steep! You've got impressive mountains, raging rivers, and on the day I was there a hell of a wind-storm. Getting around the area before cars must have been difficult, but just looking at a map you can see the strategic value of the place.
St. Paul's Catholic Church, still operating, a typical twisty back street, and a final view of the working trestle looking north into Maryland.
It's beautiful above all else and I wish I'd visited sooner. Think creepy, steepy Williamsburg.
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