Georges River Canal
National Register of Historic Places

Georges River Canal

Warren, Knox County, Maine
Listed
March 4, 1970
Type
Site
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
70000048

About this property

The Georges River Canal, also known as the General Knox Canal was a short-lived canal that operated on and near the course of the St. George River in Knox and Waldo Counties in south-central Maine. First owned and operated by American Revolutionary War General Henry Knox between 1794 and 1806, it was briefly revived in 1847–50, but was not financially successful. It provided for transport of goods from near the river's headwaters in Searsmont to the head of navigation at Warren. A few elements of the canal survive today, and its route was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.

Location

Warren, Knox County, Maine
44.27507, -69.27449

Categories

COMMERCETRANSPORTATION
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Sources

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When was Georges River Canal listed on the National Register?

Georges River Canal was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 4, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Georges River Canal?

Georges River Canal is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Georges River Canal?

The period of significance for Georges River Canal is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1846.

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