Lock 51
Lock 51 was completed by William Story in the fall of 1838. This lock was predominantly built using gray limestone, however the lock itself shows many signs of being rebuilt throughout the years. Here you can also see the ruins of a lockhouse, built of limestone and red shale, standing on the river side of the towpath.
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Mile Marker: 122.7
Photo by: Juli Haulman
Nearby Amenities:
- Blue Goose Fruit Market & Bakery
Approximately 0.2 miles away. - Bowles House/C&O Canal Visitor Center
Approximately 0.2 miles away. - Park N Dine Restaurant
Approximately 0.9 miles away. - Shive's Pizza & Subs
Approximately 1.1 miles away. - Buddy Lou's Eats Drinks & Antiques
Approximately 1.5 miles away.
