Welcome to Great Falls - Potomac, MD
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N 39° 00.062 W 077° 14.841
18S E 305390 N 4319293
One of many historical markers at Great Falls.
Waymark Code: WMZX54
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 01/16/2019
Views: 3
The plaque says, "The C&O Canal Company encountered many obstacles in creating a water highway that connected the Potomac and Ohio rivers. Navigating around the Great Falls proved one of the most challenging. Here, where the Potomac Ever plunges more than 41 vertical feet, the C&O Canal Company built six closely spaced locked to drop boats safely past the river.
Great Falls offered a popular destination city weary Washingtonians in the 1870s. The lock keeper's house was enlarged twice to accommodate a hotel and taken. Today the art continues to welcome tourists and local residents drawn by its natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and historic significance."
Group that erected the marker: NPS
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Potomac, MD
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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