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Columbia Canal

Completed 1824. Important link in the system of waterways transporting freight between the up country and Charleston. Supplanted by railroads for transportation after 1850. Leased to Confederate government to run powder works. Enlarged 1880-95 and since sold to successive power companies.

40-37Richland County

Where it stands. Gervais St. (U.S. Hwy. 1) on the Congaree River Bridge, Columbia, Columbia

Work and industryRoads, rivers and rails

Nearby

  1. 40-38Congaree River Bridges0.0 miles
  2. 40-62Williams Street0.1 miles
  3. SiteSOUTH CAROLINA STATE MUSEUM0.2 miles
  4. 40-64Huger Street0.2 miles
  5. 40-225Columbia Truck Terminal0.3 miles
  6. 40-124Confederate Printing Plant0.3 miles