D. M.
12/1/2016
The Monocacy Aqueduct is an engineering marvel that is a part of the long-abandoned C&O Canal system. The C&O Canal was the interstate highway system of it's day, except the tractor-trailers were...
Monocacy Aqueduct
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Mouth of Monocacy Rd
Dickerson, MD 20842
The Monocacy Aqueduct, located in Dickerson, MD, is the longest aqueduct on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and is considered one of the finest canal features in the United States. Constructed between 1829 and 1833, this impressive stone masonry structure spans 516 feet and features seven arches with a span of 54 feet each.
Following a major restoration project in 2004-2005, the aqueduct was returned to its original state, ensuring its long-term sustainability. Visitors can now admire the Monocacy Aqueduct's architectural beauty and learn about its historical significance as an icon of American civil engineering.
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4.58 reviews
Austin G.
11/20/2021
If you're into history, stop by Monocacy Aqueduct. Built in 1833 over the C&O Canal, it was used to help transport supplies to the Union Army during the Civil War. It was so important that the...
Mollie W.
1/15/2023
Discovered this cool historical aqueduct while road tripping through Virginia and Maryland. Interesting place with informative historical markers. A little off the beaten path, but worth checking...
Ed K.
9/21/2024
Impressive piece of engineering and local history. Well worth a stop and/or a picnic.
John B.
5/7/2020
[Coronavirus review] No danger of getting overwhelmed by crowds in this part of the canal, (unlike, say, Great Falls or Harpers Ferry). At the end of a disintegrating road lies a small parking lot...
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