Cushwa Basin is one of the few places that boats could turn around on the C&O Canal. Thus, it was a major point of unloading and loading. It also factored prominently in the Civil War, as troops from both sides were ferried across the Potomac River. At one time, Williamsport was under consideration to be the Capitol of the United States, due to its location on the Potomac.
Along the Canal
The C&O Canal National Park Headquarters is located in Williamsport. It is the administrative hub for the 184.5 miles of the canal. A mule statue stands in from of the headquarters.
Cushwa Basin is one of my favorite places to take Ty. It's close-by. If offers nice walks along the canal (he always wants to get in the canal), with wildlife viewing (turtles and geese in the spring) and a place to put Ty into the Potomac. There is a boat ramp. Ty loves playing in water, so long as the water doesn't get too deep. On hot days, it provides a good break, as it's in between walking areas.
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