Williamsport (Conococheague)
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flyingmoose
N 39° 36.038 W 077° 49.053
18S E 258081 N 4387225
Located on the eastbound side of East Potomac Street in front of the Williamsport Memorial Library.
Waymark Code: WM156AK
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 10/24/2021
Views: 2
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.
County (required): Washington County
Location (required): Roadside
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
More info about the site/marker (optional): Not listed
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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