Williamsport in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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The Conococheague Aqueduct Restoration

Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 15, 2019

1. The Conococheague Aqueduct Restoration Marker

Inscription.
In August 2017, we began an 18-month project to restore the Conococheague Aqueduct to its 1920s appearance and function. Using modern engineering standards and materials, the completed project will result in the only watered aqueduct on the canal. The towpath is closed during construction. Hikers and bikers must follow a signed detour through Williamsport.
For more information on this project or the park, visit our website at www.nps.gov/choh, stop at the visitor center, or call 301-582-0813.
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Erected 2017 by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is August 2017.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 39° 36.063′ N, 77° 49.639′ W. Marker was in Williamsport, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker could be reached from W Potomac Street north of N Commerce Street when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Williamsport MD 21795, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Williamsport (within shouting distance of this marker); C & O Canal Aqueduct

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Gettysburg Campaign (within shouting distance of this marker); Cushwa Basin/Williamsport (within shouting distance of this marker); Life on the Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); C&O Canal (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Life on the Canal (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named C&O Canal (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsport.

More about this marker. This wayside has seemingly temporarily replaced the earlier marker at this location "Conococheague Creek Aqueduct", which can be accessed using the "Search" box above.

Also see . . . History of the Conococheague Aqueduct. By C&O Canal Trust (Submitted on July 3, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

The Conococheague Aqueduct Restoration worksite image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 15, 2019

2. The Conococheague Aqueduct Restoration worksite

The Conococheague Aqueduct Restoration image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 15, 2019

3. The Conococheague Aqueduct Restoration

The aqueduct stone wall.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 15, 2019

4. The Conococheague Aqueduct Restoration

"That's some hole", said Tom, gravely.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 15, 2019

5. Inset

The Conococheague Aqueduct Restoration - before

Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 15, 2019

6. Inset

The Conococheague Aqueduct Restoration - after

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 3, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.