Loudoun Heights, Virginia

Loudoun Heights, Virginia
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 39°18′47″N77°43′4″W / 39.31306°N 77.71778°W / 39.31306; -77.71778
Country	United States
State	Virginia
County	Loudoun
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)

Loudoun Heights is an unincorporated community in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States, near Purcellville and Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. It is located in the Between the Hills region of the county along Harpers Ferry Road (VA 671) and is bounded to its northwest and northeast by the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park on the Potomac River. The Blue Ridge and Short Hill Mountain border it to the west and east.

Loudoun Heights overlooks Harper's Ferry, the steep bluff providing a clear view of the Shenandoah River below. ^[1] Today the area is known for its recreational activities and challenging hiking trails. ^{[2] [3]}

History

See also: Battle of Loudoun Heights

This high ground was occupied by Confederate general John George Walker during the Battle of Harpers Ferry, September 12–15, 1862. ^[1] Loudoun Heights was also the site of a night attack made on January 10, 1864, by Col. John S. Mosby's Rangers against Major Henry A. Cole's 1st Potomac Home Brigade Maryland Volunteer Cavalry. ^{[4] [5]} Mosby's attack failed and ended a long run of engagements between Mosby's Rangers and Cole's cavalry.

See also

• Loudoun Heights (mountain)

References

1. "Loudoun Heights - Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
2. Penilla, Jisel (October 2015). "Great Hikes". Northern Virginia Magazine. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
3. "Loudoun Heights Trail - Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
4. "Loudoun Heights Clash". www.virginia.org. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
5. French, Steve (July 6, 2022). "Cole's Cavalry had local troopers; reunions marked Loudoun Heights fight". Hancock News. Retrieved November 11, 2024.