Shepherdstown River Lock
The Shepherdstown River Lock is one of only three river locks on the Canal. Built from gray limestone and meant to draw traffic from the Virginia side of the Potomac River, the lock was used by Boteler’s Mill most often, shipping and receiving cement and coal materials via canal boat. At mile marker 72.5 you can see the remains of this river lock.
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Mile Marker: 72.5
Photo by: Paula Tremba
Nearby Amenities:
Lock 38 (Shepherdstown) Parking
Approximately 0.1 miles away.
Lock 38 (Shepherdstown) Restrooms
Approximately 0.2 miles away.- Railroad Bridge Parking (Canal Road)
Approximately 0.2 miles away. - Ferry Hill Plantation
Approximately 0.2 miles away. - Ferry Hill Restrooms
Approximately 0.3 miles away.
