Bolivar Heights Battlefield

The Bolivar Heights Battlefield in , partly in the town of , is an American Civil War battlefield which, – because of its strategic position overlooking Harpers Ferry, where the U.S. had an armory, and its placement…
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  • Type: Ridge with an elevation of 623 feet
  • Description: civil War Battlefield
  • Also known as: “Bolivar Heights”

Places of Interest

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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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 1½ miles northwest of Bolivar Heights Battlefield.

Bolivar Heights Battlefield

Latitude
39.32482° or 39° 19′ 29″ north
Longitude
-77.76027° or 77° 45′ 37″ west
Elevation
623 feet (190 metres)
Open location code
87F486FQ+WV
Geo­Names ID
4799768
Wiki­data ID
Q17182674
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Bolivar Heights Battlefield” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Bolivar Heights”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Pleasantville and Lower Town.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Bolivar Cemetery and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

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