Suwannee Canal
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Suwannee Canal
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The Suwannee Canal was an attempt to drain large portions of the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia via a canal. The spelling of the Suwannee River has changed over time. The single n variant was more common in the past, but the double n spelling is the standard today. In 1889, the Georgia General Assembly authorized the Governor to sell the land containing the Okefenokee Swamp to the highest bidder. The highest bidder was a group of capitalists and former Confederate officers who offered 26.5 cents pe
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Attempt to drain large portions of the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia via a canal
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suwannee_Canal
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2021-10-12T00:38:46Z
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