19TH CENTURY U.S. CANALS

Virginia

 

 

North River Navigation

 

MAPS
Rockbridge County map – 1863
The route of the navigation system is shown in the eastern part of the county.
GENERAL

A History of Rockbridge County, Virginia
A brief history begins on page 165.

 

Acts of the General Assembly of Virginia: Passed in 1855-6
An Act pertaining to the navigation system begins on page 158.

 

Acts of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia – 1858
An Act pertaining to the navigation system begins on page 93.

 

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

 

History of the Trail
Includes a brief history of the navigation system.

 

Major General Robert E. Rodes of the Army of Northern Virginia: A Biography
A brief history begins on page 27.

 

Moomaw's Landing Historical Marker
Photo and text of a marker in Buena Vista. Current photos.
 

North River Canal System Photos
A set of photos of the canal.
 

North River (South Fork Shenandoah River)
A description of the river, with a brief reference to its canal system.
 

North River Navigation
A brief description and history of the canal.
 

North River Navigation Company

A brief history of the company.   Includes a map.


Old Canal Photograph Comes to Life
An article begins on page 8 of the American Canal Society newsletter.

 

Rev. April, 2025