Va. co-owner’s donation of White’s Ferry paves way for Potomac River crossing’s reopening

By: Nathaniel Cline

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: July 27, 2026

Words: 824

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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A Virginia-based ferry owner has donated his dormant transportation service that connects the commonwealth to Maryland, ending Virginia’s era of ownership in hopes of lifting the ferry suspension after six years.

White’s Ferry is one of a few that remain nationally. At the time of its closure in December 2020, it allowed 600 to 800 vehicles per day to cross the Potomac River from Montgomery County, Maryland, to Loudoun County, Virginia. The closure has resulted …

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