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Virginius Island Mill Ruins

Virginius Island Mill Ruins

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Virginius Island Mill Ruins

Name: Virginius Island Mill Ruins
Rating: 2

Recommended by 4 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

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Location: Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States

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1. Camp Hill and Virginius Island loop – Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

2.83km

00:46

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Jefferson Rock – John Brown's Fort loop from Bolivar

9.43km

02:42

210m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. John Brown's Fort – Jefferson Rock loop from Harpers Ferry

10.8km

03:18

370m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Brendan

April 13, 2023

The location of a formerly four-story building originally built in 1848 as a cotton mill. During the Civil War, it was used as a hospital by the Union Army. Post-war, the building was converted into a flour mill, but was abandoned upon being mostly destroyed by a flood in 1889.

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Elevation 80 m

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Location: Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States

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Virginius Island Mill Ruins

1. Camp Hill and Virginius Island loop – Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

2. Jefferson Rock – John Brown's Fort loop from Bolivar

3. John Brown's Fort – Jefferson Rock loop from Harpers Ferry

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