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C&O Canal Lock 49
- Hospitality
- Clear Spring, MD
About this business
Location details
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath, Clear Spring, MD, 21722, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Tony and I were in the Clear Spring, MD area driving to Fort Frederick State Park and saw sign for C&O Four Locks for Canal 49. It's a dead end road. There is a small narrow dark tunnel to the entrance. There area is lovely. There are a couple of empty houses are out there. A nice park area to walk around, hike, ride bikes or stroll around. There is a boat landing there also for the Potomac River.
All flat like they say
Very interesting
The construction of Lock 49 began in February 1837 and ended in June 1838 (Mastrangelo:1987: 3). As with the other locks in the project area, the materials of Lock 49 were blue-grey limestone, oak timbers and iron for the hardware. Not very long after this lock was built, the original wood and natural bedrock foundation deteriorated and was replaced by a small stone pier built under the stone wall. Lock 49 had a lift of 8.25 feet, was 15 feet wide and approximately 101 feet long. National Park Service, Cultural Landscapes In... read more
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When is C&O Canal Lock 49 open?
C&O Canal Lock 49 is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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