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.
 

2-Lock Combine
A brief history and description of the locks.

6 Locks – Page 1
A brief description of the locks.

6 Locks – Page 2
A brief history of the locks described above.

A Description of the Canals and Rail Roads of the United States – 1840
A brief description of the Weldon Canal is on page 168.

A Little Bit of History on The Dan River 

Includes a brief history of the Roanoke navigation system.

Annual Report of the Board of Public Works to the General Assembly of Virginia – 1854
The 1853 Annual Report begins on page 641.

Annual Report of the Board of Public Works to the Legislature of Virginia, Volume 17 – 1835
The 1833 Annual Report begins on page 480.

Canals for a Nation
A brief history and description of the canal is on page 121.
 

Capitalists in North Carolina
An 1882 New York Times article about a project to turn the abandoned canal in to a power canal, to support development of new industries in the area.
 

Cat Rock Sluice of the Roanoke Navigation Company 

A brief history and description of the sluice.   Current photos.

Chronicling America - Roanoke Navigation
A set of historical newspaper articles which make reference to the navigation system.

Chronicling America – Weldon Canal
A set of historical newspaper articles which make reference to the navigation canal.

Congressional Serial Set – 1913
A history of traffic on the Roanoke River, including reference to the Navigation Company, begins on page 7.

Dictionary of North Carolina Biography: Vol. 3
A brief biography of Andrew Joyner, one of the founders of the navigation company, is on page 335.

Digital Public Library of America
Links to historical documents.

Hamilton Fulton
A biography of Mr. Fulton, including his role in the development of the canal.
 

History of Halifax County – 1918
Reference to the navigation system is on page 88.

History of Roanoke County – 1912
A brief history of the navigation company is on page 42.

Industries in North Carolina
An 1885 New York Times article about the proposed revitalization of the canal to power new industries along its former route.
 

North Carolina State map – 187-
The route of the canal is shown along the northwest border of Halifax County, which in turn is located in the northeastern section of the state.

National Register of Historic Places Inventory – Nomination Form

Includes a description and brief history of the Roanoke Canal.

North Carolina Canals - Roanoke Canal

A brief history, description and map of the canal.

Reflections on the Roanoke Canal
An article begins on page 1 of the American Canal Society newsletter.

Report of the Board of Internal Improvement – 1846

Report of president and directors – 1855

Roanoke Canal – page 1
A brief history and description of the canal.   Includes a map.

Roanoke Canal – page 2
Continuation of the previous page.

Roanoke Canal – page 3
Continuation of the previous page.

Roanoke Canal
A brief history and description of the canal.

Roanoke Canal
A brief history of the canal.  Current photo.

Roanoke Canal
A National Register of Historic Places nomination form, which includes a history and description of the canal.

Roanoke Canal Aqueduct – Page 1
A brief history and description of the structure.

Roanoke Canal Aqueduct – Page 2
Continuation of the previous page.

Roanoke Canal Aqueduct – Page 3
Continuation of the previous page.

Roanoke Canal Helped Shape City
A brief video history of a impact of the canal on the area.

Roanoke Canal Historical Marker
Photo and text of a marker in Halifax County.   Links to related sites.

Roanoke Canal Historical Marker
Photo and text of a marker in Halifax County.

Roanoke Canal Historical Marker
Photo and text of a marker in Halifax County.  Links to related sites.

Roanoke Canal Historical Marker

Photo and text of a marker in Halifax County.

Roanoke Canal Historical Marker

Photo and text of a marker in Halifax County.

Roanoke Canal Museum  and Trail
Includes a brief history of the canal.

Roanoke Canal Trail

Includes a brief history of the navigation system.

Roanoke Navigation Company

Includes a brief history of the company and description of the system.

Roanoke Rapids North Carolina
A brief history of the canal and its impact on the community.   Current photos.

Roanoke River
History of the role of the canal in facilitating economic growth in the region.
 

Section and plan, Roanoke Navigation Canal and Chockoyotte Aqueduct, Halifax County, North Carolina
 

Site plan, Roanoke Navigation Canal, Halifax County, North Carolina
 

Slink Shoal Sluice Historical Marker
Photo and text of a marker in Rockingham County.
 

Staunton River Tour
Detailed descriptions and current photos of sluices and dams used along the Roanoke River basin to supplement the canals in transportation of goods.
 

The Collected Works of Sir Humphry Davy – 1832
A brief description of the community of Danville, including reference to the navigation company, is on page 249.

The History of Pittsylvania County, Virginia – 1929
A brief history of the navigation company begins on page 239.

The History of Weldon, North Carolina

Includes a brief history of the canal.

The Roanoke Canal

The article begins on page 9 of the Oct., 2006 issue of the Canal Society of Indiana newsletter.

The Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail
A brief history of the canal. Current photos and links to related sites.
 

The Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail brochure 

The Roanoke Canal turns a river into a superhighway

Includes historical and current photos.

The Roanoke Navigation

A brief history and description of the navigation system.

The Wilmington & Raleigh Rail Road Company, 1833-1854
A brief description of the canal is on page 22.

Weldon Canal
An article begins on page 3 of the American Canal Society newsletter.