People

Here is an image of the canal exhibit in Great Falls Park visitor center, there are four figures here that represent historical figures with significance to the Potomac Canal.

NPS Photo: A. Toure

Important Historical Figures

George Washington, is the most well known historic figure connected to the Patowmack Canal Company and Great Falls. Yet, many other people played important roles in the development of the canal and Matildaville.

• General George Washington
• Engineer James Rumsey
• Captain George Pointer
• Maj. General Harry Lee
• Widow Jane Myers