Canal Basin Square Views


Charlottesville Municipal Band Concert
JamesFest 2005 at Canal Basin Square, Scottsville

Charlottesville Municipal Band Concert at Canal Basin Square
Jamesfest 2005
Sunday, September 25
Photo by Chris Hogger




Slate dedication plaque for Canal Basin Square
Slate Dedication Plaque


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Canal Basin Square Entry Pylon and Sign




Entry Pylon to Canal Basin Square

249 Main Street

Scottsville, Virginia


There are eight pylons with interpretive signage along the walkway leading to the levee which protects Scottsville from the James River when it floods.


A replica James River and Kanawha Canal Packet Boat is located in the boat slip parallel to Scottsville's Main Street.  A freighter is in the boat slip along Lumber street to the south.


Canal Basin Square is also a Virginia Civil War Trails Site

When War Came,,,,Scottsville Civil War Trails Sign


Scottsville's Canal Basin Square park is open during daylight hours and closes one hour after sunset.  Handicapped Accessible restrooms are open to the public during spring, summer, and fall when there is no danger of freezing weather.

For information, contact the Town of Scottsville at (434) 286-9267
 or
e-mail info@scottsville.org



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