Historical Marker

Washington County

MD 340 (south side), 150 ft. east of overpass over entrance ramp from MD 180 to MD 340, east of Harper's Ferry · Knoxville · Frederick

Maryland marker

Inscription

Washington County The first county in the United States named for the father of his country. Erected out of Frederick County in 1776. It then included what is now Allegany and Garrett counties. State Roads Commission

Location

AddressMD 340 (south side), 150 ft. east of overpass over entrance ramp from MD 180 to MD 340, east of Harper's Ferry
CityKnoxville
CountyFrederick
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.330242, -77.669994

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