Antietam Creek Aqueduct Metal Print

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Antietam Creek Aqueduct is located at milepost 69.4 along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. Near Sharpsburg, Maryland, the Aqueduct crosses Antietam Creek, one of the major tributaries feeding the Potomac River.

First constructed in 1834, the three-span arched Antietam Aqueduct is 140 feet long and was the fourth of 11 aqueducts built along the C&O Canal.

The Battle of Antietam, one of the most important events in the Civil War, took place nearby on September 22, 1862. Some say that Antiemtam ran red that day from the blood of 22,720 Union and Confederate troops killed, wounded, or unaccounted for on this one day of fighting. The Aqueduct was heavily damaged during the battle and rebuilt.

The Aqueduct completely collapsed in 1973 and was restored in 2011.

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I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...