Great Falls

Great Falls is a waterfall located in the Potomac River north of Washington, D.C. It has a drop of approximately 35 feet (11 meters). The Potomac River itself originates in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia and flows into the Chesapeake Bay, forming the boundary between Maryland and Virginia for much of its course. The river is navigable up to Washington, D.C., above which it features rapids and falls, including Great Falls. The area is noted for its beauty and historical significance, with landmarks like George Washington's home, Mount Vernon, situated on its banks.1

There is also a city named Great Falls in Montana, located on the Missouri River. This city was named after nearby falls that are about 96 feet high.2