Dam No. 5 — Falling Waters, West Virginia

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Dam No. 5

Falling Waters, West Virginia

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THE STORY

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From December 17 to 20, 1861, Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson attempted to halt traffic on the canal by diverting the river around the Virginia abutment of Dam No. 5. Damage was slight and repairs were effected within two days.

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Falling Waters, West Virginia · USA

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