Chesapeake City in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
C&D Canal Museum
Photographed By Don Morfe, October 26, 2013
1. C&D Canal Museum Marker
Side one
(Side one)
This is the liftwheel pumping plant of the original Chesapeake & Delaware canal. From 1837 to 1927 its engines provided water for navigation between Chesapeake City, Maryland and Delaware City, Delaware.
The canal was purchased in 1919 by the United States Government to become a link of the intracoastal waterway. The Corps of Engineers converted it to sea level between 1923 and 1927. Since then, this site has been a resident engineer depot. In 1965 the pumping plant was registered a National Historic Landmark. In 1968 it was designated a museum of canal history. The Philadelphia District Corps of Engineers invites you to visit and enjoy this important landmark of American technology.
(Side two)
In these buildings and old engines you have seen significant artifacts of America’s development in transportation and technology. We hope you enjoyed your visit and will return to the C&D canal museum.
The District Engineer
Philadelphia District
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Chesapeake & Delaware (C&D) Canal, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 39° 31.65′ N, 75°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Tablet (a few steps from this marker); A Historic Hub of Commerce (approx. ¼ mile away); Byway Destinations / Chesapeake City (approx. ¼ mile away); Beck's Landing (approx. ¼ mile away); Pell Gardens (approx. ¼ mile away); From Creek to Canal (approx. ¼ mile away); Long Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); The Bayard House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chesapeake City.
Photographed By Don Morfe, October 26, 2013
2. C&D Canal Museum Marker
Side two
Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 10, 2022
3. C&D Canal Museum Marker
Photographed By Adam Margolis, August 9, 2010
4. C&D Canal Museum Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, October 26, 2013
5. C&D Canal Museum Marker
Distant shot side one
Photographed By Adam Margolis, August 9, 2010
6. C&D Canal Museum and Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, October 26, 2013
7. C&D Canal Museum Marker
Photo inside the museum
Photographed By Don Morfe, October 26, 2013
8. C&D Canal Museum Marker
Photo inside the museum
Photographed By Don Morfe, October 26, 2013
9. C&D Canal Museum Marker
(The plaque is located inside the Museum) Old Lock Pump House-Chesapeake & Delaware Canal has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1933. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States. Department of the Interior National Park Service 1965
Photographed By Don Morfe, October 26, 2013
10. C&D Canal Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 688 times since then and 62 times this year. Last updated on February 5, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on January 10, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 5. submitted on October 29, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 6. submitted on January 10, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on October 29, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
