Place

Turbine Pit

Circular stone structures line the edge of a pit in the middle of a forested area.
Parts of the stone structure are all that remain of the turbine pit.

NPS / Laurel Brodsky

Quick Facts

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits

Located in lower Hall's Island, the Turbine Pit is the ruined structure that once held two Boyden turbines for the Tilt Hammer Shop at the Rifle Factory. Visit this site to gain a better understanding of industry during this period.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

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Last updated: June 22, 2026