Henrico Plans to Replace Bridges on Historic Kanawha Canal
Henrico County has purchased a five-mile stretch of the Kanawha Canal from CSX for $1.
The county plans to replace all four bridges on the 65-acre site. County officials and CSX leaders celebrated the sale at the Roslyn Retreat Center, located near the historic canal.
The Kanawha Canal was initially proposed by George Washington in the 1700s to connect the James River to the Kanawha River in West Virginia. It was completed in 1851, reaching Botetourt County.
“It once unified what was considered the frontiers of Virginia with the economic and political center of Richmond,” said Julian Charity, Henrico Recreation and Parks Division Director. “Once again, Henrico and the Kanawha Canal are unified together.
Author's summary: Henrico County buys Kanawha Canal stretch.
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