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Thank you to Jon Wolz for leading another of his Poolesville Seniors’ Pop-up Walks on the C&O Canal starting at the Monocacy Aqueduct.  

 After meeting and walking to the aqueduct, we heard about its history beginning with its construction (1831 – 1834). We learned about the efforts to maintain and improve the structure and noted storm debris that seems to have damaged one of the piers.  

Jon pointed out a large area that was dug out as a reservoir for boats on the canal to tie up and wait, […]