Williamsport in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Williamsport
(Conococheague)
Photographed by F. Robby, January 12, 2003
1. Williamsport (Conococheague) Marker
An important point during the French and Indian War 1753-1758.
Erected 1934 by State Roads Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, French and Indian • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1790.
Location. 39° 36.052′ N, 77° 49.03′ W. Marker is in Williamsport, Maryland, in Washington County. It is on E. Potomac Street (U.S. 11) 0.1 miles east of Williamsport Pike (Maryland Route 63), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamsport MD 21795, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Baltimore Metro Region and in Western Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Band Stand (within shouting distance of this marker); Boy Scout Troop 17, 100 Years Old (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Williamsport (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Wagon Train of the Wounded and Williamsport
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,457 times since then and 43 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on December 1, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
