Washington County at Atlas Obscura
Previously, I listed the sole Garrett County location covered by Atlas Obscura . The site has five locations in Washington County. Never fear, Washington, we will do better than that! Big Pool: Fort Frederick . “A star fort along the C&O Canal in western Maryland that protected America in three wars.” Boonsboro: Crystal Grottoes Caverns . “Bizarre Cavern.” Knoxville: The Sign Above the Tunnel . “This advertisement for talcum powder was painted on the rock face and has since defied removal.” Sharpsburg: Killiansburg Cave . “A cave on the Maryland border where civilians took refuge during the bloodiest battle of the Civil War.” Smithsburg: Abandoned Hang-Gliding Launch Pad . “A labor of love built by local hang-gliding enthusiasts, this ideal launch spot was outlawed by the authorities and has since been largely abandoned.” Next: Frederick County in Atlas Obscura!