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Transportation Enhancement Activities in Georgia

9. Augusta Canal
Historic Headgates


The historic Augusta Canal was built in 1845 and was enlarged in 1875: it is one of the most intact canals in the U.S., and is the most intact in Georgia. It is here at the Headgates that the Augusta Canal system begins. The Headgates are part of the Upper Canal, and was used historically for transportation and for energy supply for industrial power. It is part of the Augusta Canal Industrial District, which is a National Historic Landmark and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The State of Georgia has designated the Augusta Canal as one of four Regionally Important Resources.

The TE project, anticipated to begin construction by Spring/Summer, 2002, will open the historic Headgates buildings of the Augusta Canal for public use. These buildings include the Lock Keeper's House, the Dance Pavilion, the Barbecue Shed, and the Dining Shed. The project will restore and rehabilitate the historic and transportation buildings, associated roads and walkways and retaining walls.

image of the 1876 Heal House The 1876 Heal House



image of the Lock Keeper's House Historic Lock Keeper's House. After it is restored, a caretaker will reside in the house for security and will maintain the house and the site.



image of the Historic Pedestrian Path Historic Pedestrian Path (to left) and WPA-era Dining Shed (to right)





Updated June 02, 2004. 15:31

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