Augusta Canal Industrial District
National Historic Landmark

Augusta Canal Industrial District

Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia
Listed
May 26, 1971
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000285

About this property

The Augusta Canal is a historic canal located in Augusta, Georgia, United States. The canal is fed by the Savannah River and passes through three levels (approximately 13 miles (21 km) total) in suburban and urban Augusta before the water returns to the river at various locations. It was devised to harness the water power at the fall line of the Savannah River to drive mills, to provide transportation of goods, and to provide a municipal water supply. It remains in use for its original purposes of providing power, transport, and municipal water.

Location

Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia
33.50915, -82.00607

Categories

INDUSTRYENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Augusta National Golf Club/Fruitlands
Listed
1 mi
Harris-Pearson-Walker House
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1.8 mi
Harrisburg-West End Historic District
Listed
1.9 mi
Sands Hill Historic District
Listed
1.9 mi
Reid-Jones-Carpenter House
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2.2 mi

Nearby Battles

Second Battle of Augusta
1781Revolutionary War
2.5 mi
Augusta Raid (Wilson's Raid approach)
1865Civil War
2.5 mi
Siege of Augusta (Second)
1781Revolutionary War
2.5 mi

Questions about this property

When was Augusta Canal Industrial District listed on the National Register?

Augusta Canal Industrial District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 26, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Augusta Canal Industrial District?

Augusta Canal Industrial District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Augusta Canal Industrial District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Augusta Canal Industrial District has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Augusta Canal Industrial District?

The period of significance for Augusta Canal Industrial District is recorded as the industrial era.

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