Great Falls of the Potomac
N 38° 59.752 W 077° 13.866
18S E 306783 N 4318685
This marker points the way to a spectacular view of the Great Falls of the Potomac River.
Waymark Code: WMJFQJ
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 11/12/2013
Views: 18
One of the most picturesque spots in Maryland. GEORGE WASHINGTON came here many times and built canal locks on the Virginia side to make the river navigable for his "Potomac Company."
Marker Type (optional): ----
County (required): Montgomery County
Location (required): At the intersection of Falls Road and Macarthur Boulevard in Potomac, Maryland
More info about the site/marker (optional):
This marker is near the entrance to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Here one can hike along the canal towpath and take the trail to Olmstead Island to see the spectacular view of the Great Falls of the Potomac.
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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