Remains ~ Taylor's Dam and Stone Guard Lock
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garmin_geek
N 38° 19.468 W 077° 30.818
18S E 280269 N 4244806
Remains of a 19th century guard lock, part of the Rappahannock River Canal above Fredericksburg, VA
Waymark Code: WMC0Q1
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/11/2011
Views: 10
The remains of the stone guard lock at Taylor's dam is in remarkable shape considering it was built between 1816 and 1840. It is within walking distance (approx. 1.5 miles one way) from the canal parking lot at Fall Hill Ave.
Waterway Name: Rappahannock River Canal 1816 - 1860
Connected Points:
Links the tidal Rappahannock at Fredericksburg to Loundon county, VA
Type: Lock
Date Opened: 01/01/1820
Elevation Difference (meters): 3.00
Site Status: Remnants
Date Closed (if applicable): Not listed
Web Site: Not listed
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