Potomac River

The Potomac is one of the major waterways of the United States, forming a significant stretch of the border between Maryland and Virginia, and western Virginia. The river originates in the Appachi Mountains and flows into the Chesapeake Bay of the Atlantic Ocean. The banks of the river are picturesque: in the Harpers Ferry area, it flows through a rocky gorge in the Blue Mountains and forms a waterfall, in addition, there is a real expanse for fishing lovers.

For the first time, the foot of a European entered around 1570, when the Spaniards visited these parts. Then, in 1608, Captain John Smith described the river and made a map, after which merchants from Virginia settled here. A few years later, the Potomac became the main transport artery of the colony. During the Civil War, the river formed the northeastern border of the Southern Confederation.

The origin of the word "Potomac" is associated with the name of one of the Indian tribes that inhabited the southern coast. Historians believe it meant “a trading place” or “a place to which tribute is paid.” As for the Indians themselves, they called the river “goose”.