Oldtown, MD

Oldtown is a quiet, rural community situated along the North Branch of the Potomac River in western Maryland. With around a hundred residents, it offers a peaceful, slow-paced setting surrounded by Appalachian hills and direct access to the C&O Canal towpath. Established in the 1740s as an early frontier post and river crossing southeast of Cumberland, the town holds onto its deep historic roots. It is a scenic, out-of-the-way spot for anyone drawn to quiet country living and easy days on the water.