Lock 23, Canal lock in Darnestown, United States.
Lock 23 features red sandstone construction from Seneca Quarry and stands at an elevation of 54 meters above sea level on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal.
The lock served as a critical point in the water management system of the canal, with Dam No. 2 supporting its operations during the canal's active period.
The structure received its alternate name, Violettes Lock, from Alfred Violet, the final locktender who maintained operations at this location.
The site provides access to parking areas, canoe and kayak launching ramps, restroom facilities, and designated spaces for outdoor activities.
Between 1938 and 1942, the Civilian Conservation Corps conducted restoration work to maintain water levels from this lock to Georgetown.
Location: Montgomery County
Elevation above the sea: 54 m
Made from material: sandstone
GPS coordinates: 39.06694,-77.32889
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:54
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