The county is the site of the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal.

The Dismal Swamp Canal runs through Chesapeake as well.

Some maroon communities were set up near the Dismal Swamp Canal, built between 1793-1805 and still in operation.

North of the city is the Dismal Swamp Canal.

She then retreated to the entrance of the Dismal Swamp Canal, using the stern howitzer to fire at pursuers.

The public has free passage through the yard to the Dismal Swamp Canal, and they're damned near invisible on radar.

In 1805, the Dismal Swamp Canal began serving as a commercial highway for timber coming out of the swamp.

It is accessed via a floating bridge over the Dismal Swamp Canal.

Dismal Swamp Canal is open to canoes and kayaks.

With these funds, the Dismal Swamp Canal was widened and deepened, allowing for larger boats to ship their goods.