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Photographer: Craig Swain
Taken: November 10, 2007
Caption: Federal Positions
Additional Description: On several occasions during the Civil War, Federal forces occupied the high ground here along the river. Traces of earthworks still remain in the wooded area. There was also a canal taking boat traffic around the rapids upstream. Traces of the canal and locks can still be seen on the north bank.
Submitted: November 11, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p9914
File Size: 1.071 Megabytes

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