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Montgomery County buys White’s Ferry in hopes of getting closer to reopening
Almost six years after White’s Ferry closed over a legal dispute, county leaders announced a plan that they think brings it closer to reopening. Standing in front of the unused… Read More
White’s Ferry donated to County
After years of negotiations with the owner of the Virginia landing Rockland Farms, owners Chuck and Stacey Kuhn “made an agreement with Montgomery County to donate the ferry’s operation… to… Read More
Floating an optimistic future for White’s Ferry
Since the late 1780s, thousands of commuters have crossed from horses to cars via White’s Ferry. Then, in November 2020, it all came to a halt over a land dispute… Read More
Upcounty rallies to protest year 5 without White’s Ferry
This December marks the fifth year since White’s Ferry ceased operation. On Tuesday, nearby residents in the Ag Reserve and down county political figures gathered to express their frustrations about… Read More
Virginia Lawmaker Weighs in on White’s Ferry Impasse
It’s been five years since the cable at White’s Ferry snapped and life got a little more isolated for residents in Upcounty. This year the Fair Access Committee will hold… Read More
State Funds Accepted to Help Resolve White’s Ferry Negotiations
Montgomery County Councilmembers accepted a $1.5 million state grant Tuesday to use as a financial incentive to encourage all parties involved in the operation of White’s Ferry to resume transporting… Read More
Officials Offer $3 Million to Resolve White’s Ferry Impasse
On Friday the State of Maryland and Montgomery County offered $3 million to the current owner of White’s Ferry and the owner of the Virginia landing to resolve their differences… Read More
4 Years and Counting: The White’s Ferry Saga Continues
The end of December marks the 4th year since White’s Ferry stopped crossing the Potomac. A breakdown in the Ferry’s mechanics was the trigger, but an ongoing dispute between two… Read More
Local Leaders React to Another Year of White’s Ferry Continued Closing
White’s Ferry is marking its fourth year of closure. The immediate cause in 2020 was a snapped cable. But a dispute between the owners and Virginia landing’s owners was beyond… Read More
White’s Ferry Finds Hope in Its Past
In mid-July about 50 local residents packed into the Memorial United Methodist Church in Poolesville to listen to a lecture about the history of ferries in the county. With the… Read More
Poolesville Leaders Launch New Effort to Reopen White’s Ferry
With the potential donation of White’s Ferry to the county in play, the leaders of Poolesville want to seize the moment and convince their neighbors across the river to help… Read More
Donation Raises Hopes for White’s Ferry Reopening
Looking to leverage the donation of White’s Ferry to Montgomery County, Poolesville leaders have written to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors for support in restoring the long-shuttered ferry service.… Read More