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 The Potomac has seen enormous changes since the arrival of Native Americans in the first century C.E. The Native American settlements are now gone. Wars have been fought along the river's shores; canals, railroads, and factories built beside it; and the nation's capital built on its banks. Here you will find the history of our river. Explore a specific theme like transportation or industry, or examine a section of the timeline. Explore the river's heritage and learn more about the events that have unfolded on its shores.
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