Cedar Grove, Washington County, Maryland
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Cedar Grove is an unincorporated community
in Washington County
, Maryland
, United States
and can be found on the National Register of Historic Places. The community lies about two miles south of MD Route 63
when traveling between Williamsport
and Downsville, Maryland
; it is located along the northern bank of the Potomac River
just opposite the Whiting's Neck (West Virginia
) promontory.
The C&O Canal National Historic Park, which runs parallel to the river, is a destination for locals and tourists alike. McMahon's Mill (also known as Charles' Mill), located just off the towpath was constructed in [ref date]; a campground and museum of the same name can be found just up the road, showcasing Civil Ware era weapons and artifacts, as well as providing accommodations for RVs and traveling groups. Due to flooding in past years, a segment of the canal just east of Cedar Grove remains closed, and those traveling along the canal have been forced to use the Avis Mill Road (which passes by the museum and mill) as a detour.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Washington County
Washington County, Maryland
Washington County is a county located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland, bordering southern Pennsylvania to the north, northern Virginia to the south, and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia to the south and west. As of the 2010 Census, its population is 147,430...
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
, United States
United States
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and can be found on the National Register of Historic Places. The community lies about two miles south of MD Route 63
Maryland Route 63
Maryland Route 63 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Maryland. The state highway runs from MD 65 in Fairplay north to the Pennsylvania state line near Cearfoss, where the highway continues as Pennsylvania Route 163 . MD 63 is an L-shaped route that passes through central Washington County...
when traveling between Williamsport
Williamsport, Maryland
Williamsport is a town in Washington County, Maryland, United States. The population was 1,868 at the 2000 census and 2,278 as of July 2008.-Geography: Williamsport is located at ....
and Downsville, Maryland
Downsville, Maryland
Downsville is an unincorporated community not considered as a census-designated place in southwestern Washington County, Maryland, United States. It is southeast of Williamsport, Maryland on Maryland Route 63 and on Maryland Route 632 southwest of Hagerstown, Maryland...
; it is located along the northern bank of the Potomac River
Potomac River
The Potomac River flows into the Chesapeake Bay, located along the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States. The river is approximately long, with a drainage area of about 14,700 square miles...
just opposite the Whiting's Neck (West Virginia
West Virginia
West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian and Southeastern regions of the United States, bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the northeast and Maryland to the east...
) promontory.
The C&O Canal National Historic Park, which runs parallel to the river, is a destination for locals and tourists alike. McMahon's Mill (also known as Charles' Mill), located just off the towpath was constructed in [ref date]; a campground and museum of the same name can be found just up the road, showcasing Civil Ware era weapons and artifacts, as well as providing accommodations for RVs and traveling groups. Due to flooding in past years, a segment of the canal just east of Cedar Grove remains closed, and those traveling along the canal have been forced to use the Avis Mill Road (which passes by the museum and mill) as a detour.