Waterford, home to two rivers and three canals, conjures up images of and involvement in water by its very name.
As land was farmed and developed, rivers were dammed for transport and harnessed for power.
Early settlers realized the ability to ford the rivers and found the soil bountiful from frequent overflow.
Europeans arrived by boat, seeking a passageway to the West, and their journey ended in Waterford.
The native population enjoyed the bounty of the waters for subsidy and transportation.
Waterford, home to two rivers and three canals, conjures up images of and involvement in water by its very name