Historical Marker

Williamsport (Conococheague)

At Memorial Library, just east of Artizan Street and MD 11 (Potomac Street) · Williamsport · Washington

Maryland marker

Inscription

Williamsport (Conococheague) 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.

State Roads Commission

Location

AddressAt Memorial Library, just east of Artizan Street and MD 11 (Potomac Street)
CityWilliamsport
CountyWashington
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.600642, -77.817517

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