Virginius Island
Virginius Island is a formerly inhabited island of some 12 acres, on the Shenandoah River in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. 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.
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.- Type: Island
- Description: island in the Shenandoah River in Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States
- Also known as: “Herrs Island”, “Virginius Island, West Virginia”, and “Virginus Island”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Camp Hill and Harpers Ferry station.
Harpers Ferry station
Railway station
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Harpers Ferry and Bolivar.
Bolivar
Village
Photo: Nyttend, Public domain.Virginius Island
- Categories: river island, locality, and landform
- Location: Jefferson, West Virginia, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
39.32149° or 39° 19′ 17″ north
Longitude
-77.73916° or 77° 44′ 21″ west
Elevation
272 feet (83 metres)
Open location code
87F487C6+H8
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=island
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Cebuano—“Virginius Island” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “جزيرة فيرجينيوس”
- Cebuano: “Virginius Island”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Lower Town and Pleasantville.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Pulp Mill Ruins and Cotton/Flour Mill Intake Arches.
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