19TH CENTURY U.S. CANALS

Virginia

 

 

Haxall Canal

 

MAPS

Haxall Canal maps


Richmond map – 1864
Includes the route of the canal, labeled as a mill race, south of the James River and Kanawha Canal basin.


GENERAL

American Iron, 1607-1900
A photo of the Civil War Tredegar Iron Works, which faced the canal, is on page 245.

 

Brown's Island
Includes a brief history and descripion of the canal.

 

Brown's Island Historical Marker
Photo and text of a marker in Richmond. Current photos and links to related sites.
 

Brown's Island in Richmond, VA

Includes a brief history of the canal.


Canal Walk: Historic Canals, Richmond Riverfront historical marker

Photo and text of a marker in Richmond.


Canals of Virginia
Includes two maps of the canal.

 

Chronicling America
A set of historical newspaper articles which make reference to the canal.

 

Electrical Review, Volume 38 – 1901
A map of the James River at Richmond, showing the location of the canal, is on page 124.

 

Haxall Headgates Historical Marker
Photo and text of a marker in Richmond. Current photos and links to related sites.
 

Haxall Mill Race Historical Marker
Photo and text of a marker in Richmond.  Historical and current photos and links to related sites.
 

Hiking through History Virginia: Exploring the Old Dominion's Past by Trail
A brief history begins on page 65.

 

Maritime Richmond
A description of the role of the canal in helping support the local flour milling industry is on page 7.   Historical photos of the Haxall mill are on pages 18 and 36-38.

 

Reports on the Water-power of the United States – 1880
A description of the dam feeding the Haxall mill is on page 15; a description of the companies utilizing water power in this area is on page 17.

 

The Merchants' Magazine and Commercial Review, Volume 13 – 1845
A description of industries powered by the canal is on page 585.

 

Rev. April, 2025