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Established inn 1776, Washington County is best known for being the first county in the United States to be named after a Revolutionary War General, George Washington.
Among Washington County's many historical and notable sites are: a fort built in 1756 for use during the French and Indian War, a city founded by a German immigrant in 1762, a battlefield strewn with 23,000 dead and wounded soldiers in 1862, and a highway, a canal, and later a railroad that helped to open up the frontier and further westward expansion.
These treasures and many others secure Washington County's place of honor in American history. Of the 458 square miles, you will find 3 National Parks, 7 State Parks, 14 County Parks, and numerous City and Town Parks. The greatest treasures in Washington County are the 24 graceful stone arch bridges built between 1819 and 1863.
Washington County contains more of the beautiful stone arch bridges than any other place in the mid-Atlantic.
Washington County provides walking trails, playgrounds, pools, fitness classes, athletic fields, dog parks, fishing, boating, picnic facilities and SO much more. Visit today!
Experience spectacular golf in beautiful Washington County, Maryland
Black Rock Golf Course
Sideling Hill Road Cut and Exhibit Center
One of the best rock exposures in Maryland and the entire Northeastern United States - West of Hancock, Maryland, Interstate 68
credit: Only in Maryland
The Applachian Trail is a footpath across 2,168 miles of Applachian Mountain ridgelines from Georgia to Maine. Almost 40 miles crosses through Maryland, most of which follow the ridgeline of South Mountain.
credit: Virginia Trail Guide
Conococheague Aqueduct, Williamsport, Maryland.
Williamsport was first settled in 1740. In 1790, George Washington considered it for the capital city of the United States but rejected it because of the inability of large ships to navigate the Potomac River. Here, visitors can experience a variety of canal features in one place!
Western Maryland Rail Trail is about 28 miles long and parallels the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Towpath
credit: WesternMdRailTrail
Antietam National Battlefield is a National Park Service-protected area along Antietam Creek in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The American Civil War Battle of Antietam occurred here on September 17, 1862
credit: Kris Williams
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