According to the Book - The Shenandoah by Julia Davis copy write in 1945 - (Borrowed from Library for VA History Research) Harpers Ferry is/was 1. "The meeting place of three states, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. 2. In 1858 an important link connecting the Valley and the West by rail and water to the world of cities and commerce. 3. The place were the famous "John Brown" seized the town, in his efforts to free all black slaves. He was caught, tried and hanged for treason. I don't know if these are particularly "romantic" reasons, but Harpers Ferry has much history. Carolgene ---------- From: Paul D. Hangsleben Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 1997 11:25 AM To: OLD-FREDERICK-CO-VA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Marriage on the bridge/Jefferson Co.(W)VA I recently purchased a cd containing information on Jefferson Co., (W)VA genealogy. Imagine my surprise when I discovered the marriage, in 1858, of a Frederick Co., VA couple. The marriage announcement appeared in an Apr, 1858 issue of the Va Free Press ( out of Charles Town, (W)VA). It noted that Adam WINDLE and Hannah D. NELSON were wed by a Rev. John S. DEAL(E), on the bridge, at Harpers Ferry. Question: Was this something "romantic" to travel to be married "on the bridge"? The news item stated that the couple was from Frederick Co.. Has anyone else had relatives who were married "on the bridge". Maybe a more involved announcement would tell of the tradition? Thanks for your comments. Karen Nelson Hangsleben