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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Plan Your Visit
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Did You Know?
The Great Falls of the Potomac River is the second largest in the state of Maryland. It is a series of cascading falls. Water drops 76 feet in two-thirds of a mile. Natural hazards in the Potomac such as water falls and rapids created the need for canals for reliable water transportation.
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Last Updated: September 26, 2006 at 09:03 EST |