Augusta Canal, Industrial waterway in Augusta, United States.
The Augusta Canal extends for 13 miles through suburban and urban Augusta, powered by the Savannah River through three distinct levels.
Henry Cumming initiated the canal construction in 1845, employing railroad engineer John Edgar Thomson to survey the route and create detailed plans.
The former textile mills along the canal now house modern offices, residential spaces, and educational facilities dedicated to regional industrial heritage.
Visitors can access the canal's recreational paths from Tuesday through Saturday, with options for guided boat tours departing from the Enterprise Mill.
The canal remains the sole industrial waterway in the United States that continues functioning for its initial purposes of power generation and municipal water supply.
Location: Augusta
Location: Columbia County
Website: http://augustacanal.com
GPS coordinates: 33.50222,-81.99917
Latest update: May 14, 2025 12:51
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