Erie Extension Canal (Conneautville)
Posted by: Algoma!
N 41° 45.908 W 080° 22.437
17T E 552038 N 4623889
Just south of an interesting park dedicated to Canal History.
Waymark Code: WM3G7P
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/01/2008
Views: 29
MARKER TEXT: Part of the old channel lies near the highway. The Conneaut Line, from Erie to near Conneaut Lake, was begun by the State, 1838, and completed by the Erie Canal Company, 1843-44. Canal in use until 1871.
Marker Name: Erie Extension Canal
County: Crawford
Date Dedicated: 07/14/1948
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Pa. 18 N of Conneautville
Category: Transportation, Canals, Navigation
Website: Not listed
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