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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal at Great Falls

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal at Great Falls

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Steve Ember

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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal at Great Falls

The Charles F. Mercer is a reproduction of the boats that plied the C&O Canal between
Georgetown in Washington, D.C. and Cumberland in western Maryland. The Canal was a major
commercial artery in the 19th century with mules on the towpath providing the pulling power.

Seen just beyond the boat is Lock 20. The Canal was built with several locks to raise or lower
the water level according to the topography along the route, paralleling the Potomac River.

Beside the lock is Great Falls Tavern, which provided meals and lodging for those using Canal.
It also served as the lockkeeper's residence. The building now serves as Visitors Center for those
visiting the Canal or the viewing terrace for Great Falls of the Potomac and its rushing rapids.

Seen at the left is the Canal Towpath, used now for walking, bicycling, and when
mules are pulling a canal boat full of visitors admiring the scenes along the waterway.

This view was photographed in the soft late afternoon sunlight of an autumn day.

©2022 Steve Ember

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Sections Nature: Rivers, Streams & Lakes Voyage: Washington D.C. Special: Black&White
Dossier Washington, D.C.
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