Montgomery County Acquires White's Ferry Operations, Aims to Restore Service
Montgomery County officials have finalized a deal with Chuck Kuhn, the owner of White's Ferry, to acquire the ferry operations and the dock area on the Maryland side in Poolesville. The ferry, which ceased operations in 2020 due to a property dispute on the Virginia side, is now under county ownership. The acquisition includes the ferry operations being donated to the county, while the land is purchased below appraisal value. However, the ferry cannot resume service until legal access to the Virginia shoreline is secured. A news conference is scheduled to formally announce the deal, with county leaders and Kuhn in attendance.