The Strange Story of Harper's Ferry, with Legends of the Surrounding Country

HENRY T. McDONALD, A. M., PresidentN. C. BRACKETT, Ph. D., Treasurer

Added in 1959

BOLIVAR METHODIST CHURCHA Century of Christian ScienceDedicated Sept. 26th, 1849

The final resting place of an unknown Union Soldier, who, wounded and alone, found shelter under the walls of this Church during the bitter fighting of the Civil War.

SAINT JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCHHarpers Ferry, West VirginiaOrganized 1848Pastor I. P. Smeltzer – 1850Pastor L. B. Williamson – 1959Basement of Church used as hospital during Civil WarCAMP HILL METHODIST CHURCH

Historic Camp Hill Methodist Church was organized in 1830, and received its name from many camps situated on hill under command of General Pinkney in 1799. Services have been held continuously, except 1861-65 because of the Civil War. 1867 work started on the present building by Rev. Jeremiah Clay. Mr. Derrett Coates, loyal member, lost his life while trying to obtain brick from the armory yard. 1948 the late Mr. Charles Smith financed the remodeling to the present building.

ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, HARPERS FERRY

Began with five communicants, with Rev. Dr. Andrews, Rector of Shepherdstown, holding service twice a month, first in the old Temperance Hall, and later in the Armory Office. Admitted into the Diocese in 1850. In 1853, 26 persons were confirmed. The old church, looking down upon the flowing waters of the two rivers was begun in 1851 – completed and furnished in 1852. During the Civil War the Church was so badly wrecked only walls and roof remained. To Rev. Wm. T. Leavell, belongs the credit of gathering the scattered congregation. He secured from the Government, the lot, on which the rectory built in 1899 now stands. Old Church was re-built in 1882. A new site was obtained in the western part of town, a new church was erected. Cornerstone of new St. John's laid Nov. 1895. Consecrated by Bishop W. L. Gravatt, March 19, 1899. Rectory completed 1899.

ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH

Established as a mission by Father Dubois about 1792. Church built in 1830 and rebuilt in 1896. Only church in town to remain open for services throughout the Civil War.