Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Augusta Canal
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Photographed by Mike Stroud, June 6, 2010
1. The Augusta Canal Marker
The Augusta Canal, begun in 1845 and completed in 1847, provided power for one of the first cotton textile manufacturing plants in the South and was the beginning of the development of Augusta as a great textile manufacturing center.
The canal was built by Col. Henry R. Cumming, who hired engineers to make surveys for the waterway. Water was let into the first level of the canal in 1846. It was enlarged and lengthened by Charles Estes in 1875.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 121-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 33° 28.325′ N, 81° 58.717′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. It is at the intersection of Walton Way and 13th Street (U.S. 1/SR 4), on the right when traveling west on Walton Way. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Augusta GA 30901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Meadow Garden (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Walton (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Meadow Garden (about 700 feet away); Revolutionary War Patriots (about 800 feet away); Silas Xavier Floyd, D.D. (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Bohler Family (approx. 0.3 miles away); James Ryder Randall (approx. 0.4 miles away); John McClinton Tutt (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.
Also see . . . The Augusta Canal. The New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on August 3, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Mike Stroud, June 6, 2010
2. The Augusta Canal Marker, seen looking back east along Walton Way at 13th Street (US 1), foreground
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3. The Augusta Canal , 13th Street locks
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4. The Augusta Canal 13th Street Locks, canal side
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5. The Augusta Canal ,looking southeast from 15th Street
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6. The Augusta Canal Water fountain display at the canal park
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7. Confederate Powder Works Chimney , seen along the Augusta Canal
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8. The Augusta Canal , Savannah River falls just behind the Headgates
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9. The Augusta Canal Headgates
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10. The Augusta Canal Headgate Locks and Gear house
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11. The Augusta Canal Headgates, circa 1875 Gear House,
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12. The Augusta Canal 2 of several Headgate gears, still operational today
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13. The Augusta Canal Headgates and gear house
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14. The Augusta Canal Headgate Locks
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15. The Augusta Canal Headgate Locks
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16. The Augusta Canal Headgate Locks, adjacent to Tow Path
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17. The Augusta Canal Headgate Locks Retaining Walls
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18. The Augusta Canal Headgates
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19. The Augusta Canal, Savannah River just upstream before the Headgates
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20. The Augusta Canal Headgates Dining Hall built circa 1935
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21. The Augusta Canal Headgates Dining Hall circa 1880 BBQ pit
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22. The Augusta Canal Gatekeepers cottage, built circa 1900
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23. The Augusta Canal Hooper Improvement of 1932 Memorial
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24. The Augusta Canal Headgates National Area Park
Photographed by Mike Stroud, August 7, 2011
25. The Augusta Canal Lock Control, this near the old Powder Works
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,172 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 2, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24. submitted on July 3, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 25. submitted on August 24, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
