C&O Canal NHP Visitor Center
The C&O Canal was a lifeline for communities along its path, as coal, lumber, and agricultural products floated down the waterway to market. Construction began in 1828 and reached Brunswick (then known as “Berlin”) in 1834. The Canal operated until it was destroyed by flooding in 1924. Today its Towpath endures as a way to discover historical, natural, and recreational treasures. The C&O Canal Trust, the official non-profit partner of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, is a great resource for more information.
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The C&O Canal was a lifeline for communities along its path, as coal, lumber, and agricultural products floated down the waterway to market. Construction began in 1828 and reached Brunswick (then known as “Berlin”) in 1834. The Canal operated until it was destroyed by flooding in 1924. Today its Towpath endures as a way to discover historical, natural, and recreational treasures. The C&O Canal Trust, the official non-profit partner of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, is a great resource for more information.