More than 3 millions pounds of high-quality gunpowder for Confederate Army and Navy were manufactured in a 26-building complex stretching 2 miles along the Augusta Canal. Col G.W. Rains, who designed and built the Works, asked that the chimney remain standing after the war as a monument to the Confederate dead.
Hours of Operation
Sunday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Monday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Wednesday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Thursday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Friday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Saturday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Admission & Fees
Admission Free
Facility Amenities
Free Parking
Special Tags
Civil War Site