Research Topic

Canal

An important highway and shipping lane, the C&O Canal was an imperative part of everyday life for many eastern Jefferson County, WV families. Explore its impact from Shepherdstown to Harpers Ferry.

This topic appears in 101 indexed records between 1823 and 1919.
101 Indexed Records
1823 Earliest Record
1919 Latest Record
Harpers Ferry Strongest Location
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July 18, 2023

Dam No. 6 Repair

The canal authorities are about to repair and build higher the dam at No. 6. The old dam leaks badly, and is not high enough to furnish a full head of water when the river is […]
December 12, 2020

The Irish War

December 12, 2020

Longford Men Take Revenge

December 12, 2020

C&O Canal Breaks Ground

December 12, 2020

Patomack Company Canals Completed

Time Periods

Time Period Concentration

This topic appears most frequently during the following decades.

1830s 42 records
1890s 13 records
1850s 5 records
1880s 5 records
1840s 4 records
1820s 3 records