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Chesapeake & Delaware (C&D) Canal
Port Penn, Delaware
19 stops
257 mi
4 Hours
9
THE STORY
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Since 1829, this canal has provided access between the Delaware River and the Chesapeake Bay in Delaware and Maryland, respectively.
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ON THE TOUR
Governor Samuel Paynter
History
The Cannery Lot
Industry
The Cleaver House
Industry
Old Delaware City Public School
Education
The Diving Bell
Science & Tech
The Lock at Delaware City
Science & Tech
Sailing on the C&D Canal
Transportation
Pencader Heritage Museum
History
Enjoy the Pencader Area Today
History
Milling in Pencader Hundred
Industry
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Tablet
Transportation
C&D Canal Museum
Science & Tech
A Historic Hub of Commerce
Industry
From Creek to Canal
Transportation
From Creek to Canal
Transportation
Founded on Friendship
History
Byway Destinations
Byway Destinations
Pathways to Freedom
History
NEARBY MARKERS
Floating Cabins and Skinning Shacks
Industry
Liston Range Front Light
Transportation
Liston Range Rear Light
Transportation
Building the C&D Canal
Transportation
The Lock at Delaware City
Science & Tech
Sailing on the C&D Canal
Transportation
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