Record #:

17736

Author(s):

Butler, Lindley S.

Abstract:

River navigation was invaluable during the 18th- and 19th-century throughout the state and remains an understudied aspect of maritime culture. The Dan River serves as a case study to demonstrate the range of riverine activities from canals, to fish dams, and the movement of goods and people. Dan River is a tributary of the larger Roanoke and opened a rich agricultural area for commerce.

Source:

Tributaries (NoCar Ref VK 24 N8 T74), Vol. Issue 3, Oct 1993, p11-16, il

Subject(s):

River boats