Whitfield Canal
Posted by: 
Lazer
N 32° 30.378 W 087° 50.255
16S E 421322 N 3596866
Near the original canal today.
Waymark Code: WM5YER
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 03/01/2009
Views: 13
Located in Demopolis, the canal was constructed between 1845 and 1863 by slaves to prevent flooding of the plantation.
Marker Name: Whitfield Canal
Marker Type: Urban
Addtional Information::
NA
Date Dedicated / Placed: 1974
Marker Number: Not listed
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