MD-PA-WV Tristate Marker
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Description: The MD-PA-WV Tristate Marker, where Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia borders converge, is located near Hancock, Maryland, and Little Orleans, Maryland, at approximately 39.7222° N latitude and 79.4772° W longitude. Accessible via hiking trails in a forested area, this marker is part of the historic Mason-Dixon Line, surveyed between 1763 and 1767 by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon to resolve a colonial boundary dispute. The physical marker, a stone or metal plaque, has undergone various maintenance efforts and is situated in a clearing marked with signage. Visitors are advised to wear hiking gear, carry water, and use a map or GPS, with the best times to visit being spring and fall. The surrounding area offers additional historical sites, state parks, and natural attractions for exploration.