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• Geocoins still up for grabs

  Don't for get that Maryland Municipal League's Geocaching Trail still has some commemorative coins available for those who find two geocaches (and their passwords) in each county. Check out http://www.mdmunicipal.org/programs/geocache.cfm for more info.

  Posted by Wendy July 18, 2011 15:36:14

• Response to Scott R: Correct!

  Yup! You are right on the money. We're talking Washington Monument in Washington County. And you're right, as well, about the view...fantastic! Glad you enjoyed Crawford's as well...definitely a place worth visiting.

  Posted by Dan Patrell July 06, 2010 17:25:48

• location of historical landmark

  This is a marker located on the trail leading up to the monument at Washington Monument State Park near Boonsboro, MD in Washington County. Interesting facts: This is the first monument ever erected in honor of George Washington and the Appalachian Trail passes right by the base of the monument. I live in Boonsboro so my wife and I walk up to the monument with our two kids on a frequent basis. If you climb to the top of the monument on a clear day you can actually see the Sideling Hill cut-through on I-68 which is about 40 miles away!! The views from the top of the monument are incredible and definitely worth the trip. And yes, Crawford's Confectionary in "downtown" Boonsboro is quite an interesting place. There aren't too many places in MD where you can buy everything you'll need for a hunting or fishing experience (including the requisite licenses) all while enjoying a nice meal.

  Posted by Scott R July 06, 2010 09:56:18

• Response to Susan B

  It IS a marker about George Washington, but it's not located near Mt. Vernon, the one in Virginia, or the Mt. Vernon area located in downtown Baltimore.
  
  The marker is located in Maryland, though.

  Posted by Dan Patrell July 04, 2010 11:03:00

• location of picture

  While I'm not sure of the location, it's a marker concerning George Washington...maybe near Mount Vernon?

  Posted by Susan B July 03, 2010 23:26:07