National Register of Historic Places
Augusta Canal Industrial District
Augusta Canal Industrial District is a historic place in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000285.
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Augusta Canal Industrial District
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About this place
What is Augusta Canal Industrial District?
The Augusta Canal is a historic canal located in Augusta, Georgia, United States. The canal is fed by the Savannah River and passes through three levels in suburban and urban Augusta before the water returns to the river at various locations. It was devised to harness the water power at the fall line of the Savannah River to drive mills, to provide transportation of goods, and to provide a municipal water supply. It remains in use for its original purposes of providing power, transport, and municipal water.
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Listing details
- Name
- Augusta Canal Industrial District
- City
- Augusta
- County
- Richmond County
- State
- Georgia
- Listed on the National Register
- May 27, 1971
- NRIS reference number
- 71000285
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 33.50915, -82.00607
When was Augusta Canal Industrial District listed on the National Register?
Augusta Canal Industrial District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 1971.
Where is Augusta Canal Industrial District located?
Augusta Canal Industrial District is located in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia at approximately 33.50915, -82.00607. See the map above.
Is Augusta Canal Industrial District a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Augusta Canal Industrial District is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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