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Built in 1829, Lockhouse 6 stands a mile upstream from Little Falls, site of the canal's July 4th groundbreaking the previous year. It witnessed much of the C&O Canal's history, from the early phase of construction to the heyday of 500 boats loaded with coal passing by from Cumberland to Georgetown. After the devastating floods of 1924 closed canal operations, it overlooked the Civilian Conservation Corps' restoration of the first 22 miles of the canal and saw Justice Douglas' 1954 walk stir popular support for the creation of a National Park. Today it recalls the canal's history for the millions of visitors who visit the park each year.
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Brookmont, Maryland · United States
