File:Lockhouse 31 during Flood of 1936, Weverton.jpg
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This photograph shows a car, railroad tracks, and the lockhouse at Lock 31 on the C&O Canal at Weverton, partially covered in water during the highest stage of the 1936 St. Patrick’s Day flood.
According to the historical society caption, “John and Mary McKerns were operators of the lockhouse; Charles Moss was the last operator.”
Anna Marie Miller Brookins Lived there from about age 5 to 18 ~ I’m Anni from Lock 31!
John Frye Canal has not operated since 1924. Lockhouse empty but intact. Lock walls still standing. Now part of the 184.5 mile C & O canal NHP.
(Photo courtesy of the Washington County Historical Society of Hagerstown, MD)
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| current | 19:30, 18 April 2026 | | 4,193 × 2,966 (1.49 MB) | Pwenner (talk | contribs) | This photograph shows a car, railroad tracks, and the lockhouse at Lock 31 on the C&O Canal at Weverton, partially covered in water during the highest stage of the 1936 St. Patrick’s Day flood. According to the historical society caption, “John and Mary McKerns were operators of the lockhouse; Charles Moss was the last operator.” Anna Marie Miller Brookins Lived there from about age 5 to 18 ~ I’m Anni from Lock 31! John Frye Canal has not operated since 1924. Lockhouse empty but intact. Lo... |
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