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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Insect Information

The following information is provided for our visitors to inform them of the potential hazards of ticks and mosquitoes they may encounter while visiting the C&O Canal.

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Photo Maryland Gold Mine.  

Did You Know?
There are several gold mines in the Great Falls area. The largest of these is the Maryland Mine located at the intersection of Falls Road and MacArthur Boulevard near Potomac, Maryland. Gold was first discovered here by a Union soldier from Pennsylvania during the Civil War.

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Last Updated: August 08, 2008 at 10:52 EST