Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park history · History of Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
All Destinations | Europe | Asia | North America | Africa | South America | Oceania | Hotels
History of Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
History of Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
The construction of Chesapeake and Ohio Canal started on July 4, 1828 and lasted for 22 years. The canal was completed on October 10, 1850 at a cost of about $14 million. The canal was 184.5 miles long, 6 feet deep and 60-80 feet wide. There were 74 lift locks built on the canal, 7 dams and 11 aqueducts. One of the most impressive features of the canal, the Paw Paw Tunnel is 3,118 feet long; 27 feet wide and 24 feet high. The canal was in operation from 1850 to 1924. In 1938 the government acquired the approximately 12,000 acres of land adjacent to the canal and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park was established in 1971.
Today the park is open to the public and in two locations visitors can take a mule-drawn canal boat ride, driven by historical re-enactors.
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Where To Stay & Best Hotels in Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park - updated May 2024
SAVE up to 75% on Last Minute deals! Search for discount Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park hotels, motels, apartments, hostels, guest accommodations and vacation resorts. Book now and pay at the hotel. Instant email confirmation!
>>> SEARCH FOR DEALS <<<
WHERE TO TRAVEL NEXT IN 2020
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Travel Guide from Wikitravel. Many thanks to all Wikitravel contributors. Text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0, images are available under various licenses, see each image for details.