One of the first few churches to be built in the region, this beautiful pseudo-Gothic church was constructed in 1833. Miraculously, St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church survived the mass destruction that the Civil War brought to West Virginia, thus outgrowing the other buildings and churches that were left in complete ruins. The elegant building beckons visitors with its old-world charm, offering stunning views of the Shenandoah River. A bright room with colored glass windows offer a tranquil place of contemplation to the unassuming visitor.
The Ruins of St. John's Episcopal Church is the site of an old church located on Church Street. One of the oldest five churches that were established in the region, St. John’s Episcopal Church was constructed by Irish immigrants in the 1850s. After the war tore its way through West Virginia, many historic buildings were destroyed, including the old church. When a new church was constructed in town, St. John's Episcopal Church was reduced to nothing more than a site of ruins. Today, the wonderful ruins are preserved by the National Park Service and make for an interesting historic landmark to be explored.
At the intersection of Shenandoah and Potomac rivers is the breathtakingly beautiful, The Point. Take a walk across the railroad bridge or the Appalachian trail and soak in the stunning scenes of Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. Located a short distance from Harpers Ferry, this is a great place to take a deep breath and be one with the tranquil setting. A part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this brilliant piece of land is great to visit throughout the year and is a spectacular sight that must be seen.