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Virginia-1 For the James River & Kanawha, Junction, Kempsville, Patowmack and Union Mills Canals; New River, North River, Rappahannock, Rivanna, Slate River, Smith's River, Tuckahoe Creek and Willis's River Navigation and General web sites, see Virginia - 2 Alexandria Canal Alexandria Canal A history of the canal. Historical and current photos, maps, illustrations and references to other Potomac River canals. Alexandria Canal A history and description of the canal. Historical map, current photo and links to related sites. Alexandria Canal A series of historical news articles about the canal, including the ground-breaking ceremony, tolls charged, the first boats to travel on the canal and other activities. Alexandria Canal A brief history of the canal. Links to related sites. Alexandria Canal A link to a description and commentary on the historical significance of the canal. Alexandria County, District of Columbia A history of the county, including reference to the canal. Aqueduct Bridge Site A brief description and history of the aqueduct bridge. Cross Canal A reference to the canal, when it passed through this former Arlington neighborhood. Potomac Aqueduct A brief description and history of the aqueduct bridge. Current photos. Reports on the Construction of the Piers of the Aqueduct of the Alexandria Canal A detailed 1836 engineering report on the construction of the aqueduct. The Public Statutes at Large of the United States of America The 1832 Act authorizing the U.S. government to fund construction of the aqueduct bridge across the Potomac. The Transportation Network of Alexandria An history of the transportation systems constructed to stimulate growth of Alexandria and other Virginia cities, including reference to the canal. Historical picture & maps. Tide Lock of the Alexandria Canal A brief history and description of the lock. Current photo. Appomattox Canal Dominion Resources A brief early history of the upper Appomattox navigation system. Lower Appomattox Navigation A link to a brief history of the lower navigation system. The Junction Canal A brief history of a proposed but unconstructed branch of the upper Appomattox Navigation system. The Petersburg Campaign A brief history of the impact of the canal on the growth of the cotton industry in Petersburg and the surrounding country. Upper Appomattox Canal A brief description and history of the canal. Upper Appomattox Navigation A link to a brief history and description of the navigation system. Virginia's New Canal An 1885 New York Times article about the opening of the rebuilt canal. Archer's Hope Creek to Queen's Creek Canal An Act For Cutting A Navigable Canal From Archer's Hope Creek, To Queen's Creek, Through Or Near The City Of Williamsburg The 1772 act authorizing formation of a company to construct and maintain the canal. Archer's Hope Creek to Queen's Creek Canal A link to a description of and commentary on the historical significance of the proposed but unbuilt canal. Williamsburg, Virginia A description and history of the city, including reference to the proposed canal. Deep Creek Navigation Deep Creek Navigation A link to a brief history of the canal. Dragon Swamp Navigation Dragon Swamp Canal in the 1800s A brief history of the canal. Dragon Swamp Navigation A link to a brief history of the unsuccessful canal. Fredericksburg Canal Fredericksburg Water Power Company Canal System A description and history of the canal. Current photo, historic illustration and links to related sites. Fredericksburg, Virginia A historical marker, including a map, of the canal, which played a prominent role in the Civil War battle of Fredericksburg. Current photos. U.S. Civil War Photographs - Fredericksburg Historical Civil War-era photo of the battlefield, identifying the location of the canal ditch. Goose Creek & Little River Navigation Built in America Engineering drawings and a description of Clapham's Double Lock on the canal, including a brief history of the canal. Goose Creek & Little River Navigation A link to a description and commentary on the historical significance of the canal. Goose Creek & Little River Navigation, Double Lock, Mouth Of Goose Creek At Potomac River, Leesburg Vicinity, Loudoun County, VA A link to engineering illustrations and a history of the double lock on the canal. Goose Creek Canal - An Ill-fated Project A brief history of the canal. Goose Creek Canal Inlet A brief history of the canal. Current photo and links to related sites. Hazel River Navigation Hazel River Navigation A link to a history of the canal.