Noah H. Swayne

Birth	27 DEC 1804
Occup	1830-1839		OH US Attorney
Occup	1830-1830
Reside	1850
History	JUL 1856		Republican National Convention Delegate
Occup	1862-1881		USA Supreme Court Justice
Death	8 JUN 1884
Grave

Transcription of historical sign:  Harper House: The Mansion on the Hill From this vantage point, early residents watched Harpers Ferry grow from a tiny village into a thriving industrial community. In 1775, town founder Robert Harper chose this hillside for his home. The home was completed in 1782. Unfortunately, he died that same year and never lived here. Harper had no children and left his property to his niece, Sarah Harper Wager. On September 6, 1832, Sarah's granddaughter, Sarah Ann, married Noah H. Swayne in this house. Referred to as "The Mansion," this home was owned by the Swayne family for 89 years. The Harper House is the oldest surviving structure in Harpers Ferry and has undergone many transformations from tavern, residence,... Read More