Here, near the mouth of the Monocacy and the magnificent Monocacy Aqueduct, the water was shallow enough to cross over the Potomac into Virginia without a boat. Despite the spelling, the ford was most likely named for the same William Hawling who operated the ferry downstream.
Monocacy Aqueduct
Monocacy Aqueduct Picnic Tables
Monocacy Aqueduct Restroom
Monocacy Aqueduct Boat Ramp
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