Historical Marker

Falling Waters

Falling Waters Road end, gravel road adjacent to Hunt Club · Williamsport · Washington

Maryland marker

Inscription

Falling Waters Retreating after Gettysburg, the Confederate Army was trapped for seven days by the swollen Potomac River. July 13th-14th Gen. Lee with Longstreet's and Hill's corps crossed here on a pontoon bridge. Ewell's corps forded the Potomac above Williamsport. Maryland Civil War Centennial Commission

Location

AddressFalling Waters Road end, gravel road adjacent to Hunt Club
CityWilliamsport
CountyWashington
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.557442, -77.884617

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