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About Savannah Ogeechee Canal Museum and Nature Center
Museum dedicated to 19th-century canal. Museum charting the history of an 1880s commercial canal, with models & remains of its locks.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Nature Center
- Historic Site
- 16.5 mile canal chartered 1824, completed 1830
- Highlights
- Nature trails, boardwalks, Lock 5 museum, river views, wildlife and birds
- Visitor Tips
- Bring bug spray and water, watch for tree roots, pet friendly
What visitors say
What a wonderful place. The lady that runs it is so friendly and helpful. This is a nature rich trail. There is a lot of wildlife and birds. The boardwalks are whimsical and inviting, it seemed like as one ended another would be…
Chartered in 1824, this historic 16.5 mile canal was completed in 1830, joining the Ogeechee and Savannah Rivers to expedite the movement of goods. From the 1840's to the 1860's, the canal prospered and became an important element of…
Nice staff, pet friendly, unfortunately we didnt see any gators on our visit. Be careful when walking down the paths, lots and lots of tree roots! I did very much enjoy it though!
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