19TH CENTURY U.S. CANALS

North Carolina

 

 

Clubfoot & Harlowe (Harlow's) Creek/Newberne & Beaufort Canal

 

MAPS
The Quaker Map: From Harlowe to Mill Creek

 

North Carolina State map – 187-
The route of the canal crosses the border between Carteret and Craven Counties, which are located in the southeast corner of the state.

 

Map of the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal: connecting Chesapeake Bay with Currituck, Albemarle and Pamplico sounds and their tributary streams – 1885


GENERAL

18th - 19th Century Canals in North Carolina
A brief history and description of the canal. Historical photos and paintings, plus links to related web sites and descriptions of other early water transportation projects initiated within the state.
 

A Description of the Canals and Rail Roads of the United States – 1840
A brief description is on page 169.

 

A Revisal of the Laws of the State of North-Carolina: passed from 1821-1825
An Act relating to the canal begins on page 37.

 

American Journal of Science, Volume 13 – 1828
A brief description of the discovery of prehistoric animal remains during digging of the canal is on page 347.

 

Annual Report of the Board of Public Improvements of North Carolina – 1822
A report on the canal begins on page 32.

 

Annual Report of the Secretary of War – 1898
A report on planned improvements to the canal begins on page 206.

 

Chronicling America
A set of historical newspaper articles which make reference to the canal.

 

Clubfoot-Harlowe Historical Marker

Text of a marker in Carteret County and a brief history of the canal.


Clubfoot and Harlowe Creek Canal (Part 1)
A brief history of the canal.

 

Clubfoot Creek to Harlow Creek Canal
A brief history and description of the canal. Includes a map.
 

Clubfoot Harlow Creek
A brief history and description of the canal.

 

Digital Public Library of America
Link to a historical document.

 

The Civil War on the Outer Banks
A brief history of the canal is on page 11.

 

The Clubfoot Creek Canal
A brief history of the canal.

 

The Laws of North-Carolina, Enacted in the Year 1823
Acts relating to the canal begin on pages 17 and 122.

 

The Waterman's Song: Slavery and Freedom in Maritime North Carolina
A brief history and description are on pages 106 and 257.

 

Rev. May, 2024