Itineraries
Hidden Gems Along the C&O Canal (Copy)
With more historic structures than any other unit in the National Park Service, the C&O Canal National Historical Park documents and preserves over 200 years of America’s history. The major sites, like Great Falls Tavern and the Paw Paw Tunnel, get most of the attention from visitors. However, many structures in the Park have a hidden history that is not apparent at first glance. Go hunting for these gems!
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Mile Marker 0.0/Tide Lock
Discovery - 2
Alexandria Aqueduct
Discovery at Mile 1.0 - 3
Incline Plane
Discovery at Mile 2.0 - 4
Stop Gate
Discovery at Mile 13.8 - 5
Washington Aqueduct
Mile 14.4 - 6
Seneca Stone Cutting Mill
Discovery at Mile 22.8 - 7
Ruin of Jarboe’s Store
Discovery at Mile 30.9 - 8
Weverton and Casper Wever
Mile 58.0 - 9
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McMahon’s Mill
Discovery at Mile 88.1 - 11
Bollman Bridge
Discovery at Mile 99.5 - 12
Bowles House/C&O Canal Visitor Center
Visitor Center at Mile 123 - 13
Round Top Cement Mill
Discovery at Mile 127.4 - 14
Superintendent’s House
Mile 156.1 - 15
Thomas Cresap Gravesite and Ginevan House
Discovery at Mile 166.7