White House Ferry
Operated from 1870–1910 about ¼ mile north of U.S. 211 over the South Fork of the Shenandoah River with its approach road close to the existing White House. You can easily see the White House, on the east side of the river, as you drive to the west.
A cable ferry 10 feet wide by 20 feet long pulled back and forth by four horse teams.
Fares: “Man and horse, 25 cents. Man or a horse alone 12½ cents, except as to the present or any future post rider, who shall pay for himself and horse 12½ cents.”
(insert) The White House Ferry as it appeared in the mid 1800’s. Artist: Merle Hilscher—painted in 2003. (artist’s signature) For more information about this artist please inquire at the Town Office or Chamber of Commerce.
Marker is on West Main Street (Business U.S. 211) west of Hawksbill Street, on the left when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
