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Observer Weekly — September 17, 2026

Circuit Court Orders David Tabb To Be Removed From County Commission Ballot

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St. Peter’s Catholic Church

Harpers Ferry’s Iconic Historic Chapel of St. Peter

September 10, 2017 Tagged With: civil war, historic churches, St. Peter’s Catholic Church

One of the most prominent and beautiful landmarks in Harpers Ferry (WV) is historic St. Peter’s Catholic Church, perched atop the highest point in Lower Town. For many visitors driving on U.S. Rt. 340 across the Shenandoah River, the spire atop St. Peter’s seems to beckon them to the special village. Read the Full Story >>

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