Santee Canal
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The Santee Canal was one of the earliest canals built in the United States. It was built to provide a direct water route between Charleston and Columbia, the new state capital of South Carolina.[2][3] It was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
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Santee Canal | |
Location | Berkeley County, South Carolina, USA |
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Nearest city | Moncks Corner, South Carolina |
Coordinates | 33°25′36″N 80°6′7″W |
Area | 50 acres (20 ha) |
Built | 1793-1800 |
Architect | Col. John Christian Senf |
NRHP reference No. | 82003833[1] |
Added to NRHP | August 11, 1982 |
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