19TH CENTURY U.S. CANALS

Alabama

 

 

Colbert Shoals Canal

 

Colbert Shoals Canal - Riverton Lock 

A brief history of the lock.   Map, historical and current photos.


Colbert Shoals Photos
Historical photos of the canal.

 

Congressional serial set – 1912
Numerous references to construction and costs are found on pages 71-79.

 

Construction of the Colbert Shoals Lift Lock
Historical photos of the canal.

 

Digital Public Library of America
Includes links to hiatorical photos.

 

Professional Memoirs, Corps of Engineers United States Army - 1913
A history and description of the canal begins on page 613.

 

Riverton Lock

A brief history of the canal.  Historical photo and links to related sites.


Professional Memoirs, Corps of Engineers United States Army – 1913

An article begins on page 613.


The Colbert Shoals Canal, Tennessee River, Alabama - 1913
A history of the design and constructiom of the canal.

 

The Colbert Shoals Canal, Tennessee River, Alabama (Continued)
Continuation of the previous entry.

 

The Emergence of Power: Chief Executives as World Leaders
The role of George Goethels in the development of the canal, and relationship to the Panama Canal, is described on page 75.

 

The Tennessee: The New River: Civil War to TVA
A description of the role of George Goethals in the development of the high-lift lock on the canal begins on page 168.

 

Tuscumbia
Photos of the canal during and after construction begin on page 47.

 

United States Congressional serial set - 1915
Information about reconstruction status and operations  can be found on pages 860-867.

 

Rev. December, 2022