Tuscarora Feeder Canal

Tuscarora Feeder Canal

Tuscarora Creek was used to supplement the primary source of water for this section of the Canal, which was Dam No. 3 at Harpers Ferry. But the Canal company had another reason for using an alternate water source below Harpers Ferry – they were at odds with the B&O Railroad over the narrow right of way at Point of Rocks. Learn more.
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