Columbia Canal
Completed 1824. Important link in the
system of waterways transporting
freight between the up country and
Charleston. Supplanted by railroads for
transportation after 1850. Leased to
Confederate Government to run powder
works. Enlarged 1880-95 and since sold
to seccessive electric power companies.
Marker is on Gervais Street (U.S. 1) near Gist Street, on the left when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
