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Williamsport in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Williamsport
(Conococheague)

By F. Robby, January 12, 2003

1. Williamsport (Conococheague) Marker

Inscription. An important point during the French and Indian War 1753-1758. George Washington given authority to locate the "Federal City" at any point on the Potomac between Conococheague and the eastern branch. He inspected this site October 1790 but chose the present District of Columbia.

Erected by State Roads Commission.

Location. 39° 36.052′ N, 77° 49.03′ W. Marker is in Williamsport, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on E. Potomac Street (U.S. 11) 0.1 miles east of Williamsport Pike (Maryland Route 63), on the right when traveling east. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamsport MD 21795, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Williamsport (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Springfield Farm (approx. 0.2 miles away); River View Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Abner Doubleday (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Williamsport (approx. half a mile away); C & O Canal Aqueduct (approx. half a mile away); Connecting People and Places (approx. half a mile away); Conococheague Creek Aqueduct (approx. half a mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Williamsport.

Credits. This page originally submitted on December 1, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 720 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on December 1, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.