Harpers Ferry is a city in Taylor Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 262 at the time of the 2020 census.

History

thumb|right|Train depot in Harpers Ferry, circa 1913

Harpers Ferry was platted in 1852; it was then called Winfield. In 1860, the name was changed to Harper's Ferry (with an apostrophe-s) after primary settler David Harper. On December 24, 1901, Harpers Ferry was officially incorporated.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.

Demographics