Online Highways Home > DC > Washington City Map with Features Georgetown Georgetown began in 1751 when the Maryland Assembly authorized the foundation of a town bordering the Potomac River. It was named George Town in honor of King George II, and very soon it prospered through its tobacco and shipping, gaining a reputation as the fashionable quarter of the nation's captital. It was annexed to Washington in 1871, then suffered economic depression in 1891, becoming a slum. With the 1930s New Deal, Georgetown emerged once again as the enclave for the affluent and political genre. Today, Georgetown boasts many attractions, including the C&O Canal, a scenic park with 180 miles of biking and hiking trails, and the Old Stone House, the oldest intact house in the area, built in 1765. The cemeteries of Georgetown offer a unique historical perspective, especially Oak Hill Cemetery with its Gothic chapel and gates designed by James Renwick, the architect responsible for the Smithsonian Castle and the Renwick Gallery. Read reviews and find hotels in Washington. Location: Washington DC Other upcoming events include:

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