National Historical Park · Maryland, United States
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is a national historical park in Maryland, United States, covering 19,631 acres (7,944 ha), established in 1828.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
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| Location | Maryland, United States |
| Area | 19,631 acres (7,944 ha) |
| Length | 184 miles (296.9 km) |
| Established | 1828 |
| Coordinates | 38.9228° N, 77.1050° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, located in the District of Columbia and the state of Maryland, encompasses a canal and towpath trail extending 184.5 miles (296.9 km) along the Potomac River from the Georgetown section of Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, Maryland. The park was established in 1961 as a National Monument by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to preserve the neglected remains of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and many of its original structures. In 2013, the path was designated as the first section of U.S. Bicycle Route 50.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 6.1 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 18.9 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 29.2 miles away
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Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
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Clara Barton National Historic Site
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park?
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is in Maryland, United States (38.9228° N, 77.1050° W).
When was Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park established?
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park was established in 1828, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park?
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park covers 19,631 acres (7,944 ha).
Does Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chesapeake_and_Ohio_Canal_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/choh/ — Official park page.