A Possible Site For Our Nation’s Capitol - Williamsport, MD

Cute Downtowns

Aug 26

The Potomac River town of Williamsport was settled by General Otho Holland Williams following the American Revolution. General George Washington came to the area himself scouting the area as a possible location for out nation’s capitol. The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal came to Williamsport in 1834, creating an important commercial route to Washington, D.C. and the Chesapeake Bay.

Besides the quaint downtown with older homes and shops, and restaurants with old-fashioned storefronts, there is hiking, walking and biking trails along the historic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal.

Here is what caught my eye. I hope you enjoy!

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Two-story home at 10 N Conococheague Street

Bird house

Bay Farms Bed and Breakfast at 14 N Conococheague Street

Welcoming sign

Williamsport’s town clock was donated by the Order of the Knights of Pythias in 1908.

Williamsport Barber Shop

Entrance to Williamsport Town Hall

Williamsport Town Hall

COVID reminder

Some of the main street storefronts

Plants decorate the sidewalks of the main street

Looking down N Conococheague Street

What you should know:

You could spend a couple of hours here.
This is a walkable town.
There are walking trails in the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park; picnicking is allowed.
On the street parking is available, some metered; check posted parking regulation signs.