Chonogoruton River Rising (Potomac River - Hancock MD)
Muddy and High, the River is Rising!
The American Indians, living in the Great North Bend Country (which included Hancock, MD), first called the Potomac River the Chonogoruton. Lord Fairfax later named the river the "Potomac."
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Post a CommentOur river overflowed today :) Closed several roads, Cheers!
Oh My the Potomac is probably rising here in DC also!! Be Careful as the other smaller streams and all can back up too! Thanks! Great Picture
looks treacherous :)