Alexandria Aqueduct

Alexandria Aqueduct

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Built between 1833 and 1843, the Alexandria Aqueduct Bridge stood as a technological marvel of early 19th century engineering. It was designed to connect the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal to the neighboring seaport at Alexandria via a seven-mile-long canal. Learn more.

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Visiting the C&O Canal

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