Catawba in Chester County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Welcome to Landsford Canal State Park
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 5, 2016
1. Welcome to Landsford Canal State Park Marker
Landsford Canal is located along the banks of the Catawba River in the South Carolina Piedmont. Because this region sits atop a fall line, it features changes in elevation that produce shoals and rapids. In the 19th century, merchants bypassed the un-navigable shoals by using a system of canals built along the Catawba and Wateree rivers. The historic ruins of the canal built at Land's Ford, included culverts, locks, and stone bridges, can still be seen at this park.
In addition to its rich cultural history, Landsford Canal is a place of natural beauty. The Catawba River is home to one of the world's largest populations of rocky shoal spider lilies and the park attracts a variety of birds, including nesting bald eagles.
Erected by South Carolina State Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 34° 47.483′ N, 80° 52.9′ W. Marker is in Catawba, South Carolina, in Chester County. Marker is on Park Drive
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Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Dam (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Guardlock (about 500 feet away); Landsford Canal (about 500 feet away); Landsford Canal State Park Trails (about 600 feet away); A Nest with a Bird's-Eye View (approx. 0.2 miles away); Footbridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Culvert (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Canal Bed (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mill Complex (approx. one mile away); Great Indian Warrior Trading Path (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Catawba.
Also see . . . Landsford Canal State Park. Landsford Canal State Park is a South Carolina state park located in Chester County, two miles from US 21. The 448-acre park contains the ruins of the Landsford Canal built to bypass rapids on the Catawba River using slave labor between 1820 and 1825. The coming of the railroad caused the canal to be abandoned. (Submitted on June 26, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 5, 2016
2. Welcome to Landsford Canal State Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 303 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
