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
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Los Propietarios del Ferri de White Ofrecen Donar el Ferri al Condado
El martes, los propietarios del Ferri de White hicieron una oferta formal para donarlo y su operación al condado de Montgomery. Es parte de un esfuerzo por reabrir el Ferri,… Read More
Elrich Says it Will Take a Year to Reopen White’s Ferry, Residents Not So Sure
After the owners of White’s Ferry offered to donate the ferry and its operation to Montgomery County in an effort to resume service, County Executive Marc Elrich forecasts it will… Read More
White’s Ferry Owners Offer to Donate Ferry to County
On Tuesday, the owners of White’s Ferry put out a formal offer to donate it and its operation to Montgomery County. It is part of an effort to reopen the… Read More
Montgomery County Considers Purchase of White’s Ferry
Montgomery County is considering the purchase of historic White’s Ferry after owners said they are seeking to sell to the county in an effort to resume service after more than… Read More
Owner of Rockland Farm Defends Declining White’s Ferry Offer
The future of White’s Ferry continues adrift after owner Chuck Kuhn announced Rockland Farm declined the $1.1 million offer to buy the Virginia landing area. In a statement, the owner… Read More
White’s Ferry Owners Will Try to Sell to Montgomery County
The owners of historic White’s Ferry say they are now looking to sell to Montgomery County in an effort to reopen after more than two years of shutdown. In Dec.… Read More
‘Gone On Way Too Long’: Advocates Push For White’s Ferry Reopening
Advocates and Poolesville residents joined a rally to mark the two-year anniversary of the White’s Ferry shutdown, which severed a major transportation link between Montgomery and Loudoun counties. The Fair… Read More
White’s Ferry Rally Urges Reopening After 2 Years of Closure
In Dec. 2020, historic White’s Ferry stopped service after more than 230 years of operation. The change came effective immediately following a Nov. 2020 court ruling in Virginia. The Fair Access… Read More
Leaders Hope Findings in White’s Ferry Study Will Help Facilitate Reopening
Montgomery County transportation leaders detailed a recently-released White’s Ferry study and clarified the county’s role in restoring service during a virtual meeting Wednesday evening. Since 1786, the ferry had transported… Read More
White’s Ferry Study Details Scenarios for Restoring Service
A joint study from Montgomery and Loudoun counties evaluating the future of White’s Ferry was released Thursday. Since 1786, the ferry had transported commuters across the Potomac River between Montgomery… Read More
White’s Ferry’s Future Discussed at Poolesville Town Hall
Montgomery and Loudoun County residents joined a town hall Wednesday in Poolesville to learn updates about the future of White’s Ferry. Since 1786, the ferry had transported commuters across the… Read More