While we were standing on the Virginia shores, Lucy was swimming peacefully on the Potomac River, unaware she had just crossed state lines into Maryland. Don’t worry, she was only a stone’s throw away from us. That’s the strange history behind Virginia’s border with Maryland. (Some more historical information if you’re interested.) Basically, Maryland owns the Potomac River and the boundary between the two states runs right along the Virginia shoreline (technically, the low water mark of the river).
We came across a boundary marker nearby. (We were at Jones Point, near Old Town, Alexandria.) The first photo below shows the marker with the Potomac River in the background. The second photo zooms in on the face of the marker, showing an arrow pointing towards the river, stating the Virginia-Maryland boundary is 42 feet away, which puts it right at the shoreline.
Doesn’t seem fair, does it? Hey Maryland, we want our river back!
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Whichever state the water’s in, I bet Lucy was quite fragrant when she came out.
So you back home, Holly?
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Yoga – Thanks for asking, but Holly’s not back yet. Her Dad’s still not well enough. She will be getting online at the local library some time over the next few days, so hopefully you will hear from her soon. Thanks for coming by.
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W – I hope Holly’s dad gets well soon – send my best wishes please. I read all about that great dispute between Maryland and Virginia. Please thank Lucy for making the second most famous river crossing by a Virginian in US History.
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Love a picture of a swimming doggie. They always look so happy!
I hope your dad’s health is improving, Holly. A great big kiss from Lucy should be good medicine! She is beautiful in the water.
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I would say that Lucy covered 3 states there. Virginia, Maryland and a complete state of happiness. :)
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State lines seem so arbitrary sometimes. But Lucy doesn’t care. She’s having fun!
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Well I’m glad Lucy is having a good time but please keep us posted on your Dad. I hope he is getting better.
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