Potomac River Dam Number 3

Potomac River Dam Number 3 is a dam in , , . Potomac River Dam Number 3 is situated nearby to the village , as well as near the peak .
  • Type: Dam
  • Description: dam in Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
  • Also known as: “Harper Ferry Dam”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Virginius Island and Camp Hill.

Island
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is a formerly inhabited of some 12 acres, on the in , . The island was created by the Shenandoah Canal, constructed by the Patowmack Company between 1806 and 1807, which separates it from the town of Harpers Ferry.

Peak
is a summit in , in the United States. With an elevation of 538 feet, is the 952nd highest summit in the state of West Virginia. was so named from the fact army men camped there in 1799.

Church
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is situated 4,000 feet southeast of Potomac River Dam Number 3.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bolivar and Harpers Ferry.

Village
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is a town in , United States. The population was 1,072 at the 2020 census.

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is a historic town of 285 people in the northern corner of the just inside . It is a natural transportation hub: the Shenandoah River empties into the Potomac there.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in , , United States, originally known by the names of Millers Mill, Striders Crossing, Keller, and Engles Switch before its 's name changed to in 1910. is situated 2 miles northwest of Potomac River Dam Number 3.

Potomac River Dam Number 3

Latitude
39.33343° or 39° 20′ 0″ north
Longitude
-77.75138° or 77° 45′ 5″ west
Elevation
272 feet (83 metres)
Open location code
87F486MX+9C
Geo­Names ID
4366072
Wiki­data ID
Q34904996
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In Other Languages

“Potomac River Dam Number 3” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Potomac River Dam Number 3”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Pleasantville and Lower Town.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Elks Run and Friendship Fire Company.

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