White’s Ferry Ends 230+ Year Run Over Land Dispute
White’s Ferry, which has been taking commuters across the Potomac River between Montgomery and Loudon counties since the late 1780s, ended its run last week following a court ruling.
On Nov. 23, the Loudoun, Va. County Circuit Court issued a decision between the ferry operator and private land owner in Virginia that declared there was no legally established public or private landing area on the Rockland Farm’s property, where the ferry has been operating all these years. The two sides were unsuccessful in their attempt to negotiate an agreement that would have enabled the ferry’s run to continue. Therefore, the privately-owned ferry has ceased operations, according to a new release from Loudon County.