The Guardlock
During the Nineteenth Century the rivers of South Carolina Piedmont were notorious for flooding. This lock was used to safely lower boats into the canal when high river levels threatened to damage the banks and structures. During periods of normal water levels the gates were often left open. The fine stone work seen here and along the rest of the canal was constructed by Irish masons under the direction of master contractor Robert Leckie of Scotland.
Marker can be reached from Park Drive near Landsford Road (South Carolina Route 843), on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
