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Virginia-2 For the Alexandria, Appomattox, Archer's Hope Creek and Fredericksburg Canals;and Deep Creek, Dragon Swamp, Goose Creek and Hazel River Navigation , see Virginia - 1. For the Union Mills Canal, Willis's River Navigation and General web sites, see Virginia - 3 James & Kanawha Canal A Brief History of the Kanawha Canal Project A history of the canal. Current photos and links to related sites. American Iron, 1607 - 1900 The role of the canal in the development of the iron industry in eastern Virginia in the mid-19th century. Canal Reminiscences: Recollections of Travel in the Old Days on the James River & Kanawha Canal An electronic reproduction of an 1879 publication. Canal Was Carved With Slave Labor / Waterway's Construction Was A Demanding Task An article about the role of slaves in the construction of the canal. Daguerreotype of Charles Ellet, Jr., 1846 An historical photograph of the chief engineer of the canal. Town of Buchanen A brief history of the city, including reference to the canal. Getting Started Up the James A brief history of the early years of the canal. Historical maps, a current photo and links to related sites. Information About The James River & Kanawha Canal During The Civil War A link to historical articles about the canal during the Civil War. Links to additional Civil War-related sites. Internal Improvements A description of the role of Joseph C. Cabell in the development of the canal. Inventory of the James River and Kanawha Company, 1834-1868 A brief history of the canal. James River and Kanawha Canal A history of the canal. Links to related sites. James River and Kanawha Canal An 1874 New York Times article about the proposed completion of the canal between the Atlantic and the Ohio River. James River and Kanawha Canal A brief history of the canal. Links to related sites. James River and Kanawha Canal Links to a history and description of the canal and two incompleted tunnels. James River and Kanawha Canal A brief history of the canal. James River and Kanawha Canal Case An 1867 New York Times article about a lawsuit against the canal company. James River and Kanawha Canal Historic District A history of the canal in Richmond. James River and Kanawha Canal - Legacy A selection of articles related to James River and Kanawha Canal. Links to related sites. James River and the Kanawha Canal A brief description and history of the canal in Richmond. James River Canal Near the Mouth of the North River A historical painting of the canal. Kanawha Canal A brief history of the canal. Links to related sites. Last Packet Boat, James River Canal, Virginia An historical photo of the last boat. Local History and Facts A brief history of the James River, including reference to the canal. Current photo. Old Canal Warehouse A history of the building. Historical and current photos. Race, Class and Power in the Building of Richmond A brief history of the canal, and its role in the development of Richmond. Richmond, Virginia: View of the Canal A post-Civil War photo. River District Canal Cruises A brief history of the canal. River Valleys: The James River A description and history of the river, including reference to the canal. Scottsville History A brief history of the town, with reference to the canal. Scottsville Transportation A history of transportation in the town. Historical photos. Slavery in the American Mountain South The role of slaves in the construction and maintenance of the canal. Specification of a Lock of Eight Foot Lift on the James River and Kanawha Canal Specifications for a lock and other canal construction features. The Canal A brief history of the canal. Current photos. The Canal to the West A detailed history of the canal. The Early Virginia River Trade of the 1700's A history of early James River navigation, including reference to the canal. The James River Batteau: Tobacco Transport in Virginia A history of the development of this important vessel, with references to the canal. The Merchant's Magazine and Commercial Review An excerpt of an 1860 magazine about the canal. Junction Canal Junction Canal A link to a brief history of the planned but unbuilt canal. On the Improvements Contemplated by the Junction Canal Company An 1826 report on on the proposed route of the canal. Kempsville Canal Kempsville Canal A link to a brief history and description of this partially-completed canal. Virginia Beach A history of the city, including reference to the canal. New River Navigation New River Navigation A link to a description of and comment on the historical significance of the canal. North River Navigation North River (South Fork Shenandoah River) A description of the river, with a brief reference to its canal system. North River Navigation A link to a description of and comment on the historical significance of the canal. Rappahannock Canal/Navigation A Canal Defines its Neighborhood A brief history of the canal. Current photos and links to related sites. An Act Authorizing the Extension of the Navigation of the River Rappahannock An 1829 act allowing extension of the navigation beyond Fox's Mill. Canal on the Rappahannock Overflowed With Red Ink A history of the canal. Embrey Dam A brief history of the dam. Current photos. Embrey Dam A brief history of the dam and industrial canals built throughout Fredericksburg after the Rappahannock Navigation Company failed. Historical and current maps and links to related sites. History of Kellysville A history of the town, including reference to the canal. Rapidan Canal Dam of the Rappahannock Navigation Current photo of a canal lock. Rappahannock Navigation A link to a description and history of the system. The Rappahannock Canal Was One Of The Region's Most Impressive Transportation Projects--And A Monumental Failure A fairly extensive article about the history of the canal. Historical timeline and links to related sites. The Story of the Rappahannock Canal A brief history of the canal. The Virginia Landmarks Register A brief description of the Rapidan Dam Canal branch. Walk Through History . . . Mill Sites and Water Power An extensive history of the mills in Fredericksburg and the canals that powered them. A map of the mill locations is included. Waterloo, Farquier County, Virginia A history of the now nearly extince town, including reference to the canal and its impact on the community. Rivanna Navigation A Brief History of the Rivanna River A history of the river, including reference to its navigation system. History of Fluvanna County A brief history of the county, including reference to the navigation system. Report of the Virginia State Library An 1847 protest against modification of the canal company's charter. Rivanna Navigation A link to a brief description and history of the canal. Rivanna River A description and history of the river, including reference to its navigation system. The Architecture of Thomas Jefferson A brief history of the navigation system. Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book A brief history of the canal system developed by Thomas Jefferson and controversies with the Rivanna Navigation Company over the years. Slate River Navigation An Act Concerning the Trustees of Slate River An 1829 act regarding agreements will mill owners to construct locks or canals around the mill dams. The report also includes acts affecting other Virginia canals. Slate River Navigation A link to a brief description and history of the navigation system. Smith's River Navigation Smith's River Navigation A link to a brief description and history of the failed navigation system. Tuckahoe Creek Navigation Benjamin Henry Latrobe and the Development of Internal Improvements In the New Republic A brief description and history of the navigation system. Tuckahoe Creek Navigation A brief description and history of the navigation system.