Site of the Middlesex Canal (Upper Mystic Lake)
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Shorelander
N 42° 26.379 W 071° 08.735
19T E 323532 N 4700822
A plaque describing the Middlesex Canal, specifically in the area near the Mystic Lakes.
Waymark Code: WM9FX
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/26/2006
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The Middlesex Canal flowed from Boston to Lowell, and along its former route, a number of historical plaques have been placed. This one is just off Mystic Valley Pkwy, right near a park, beach, and parking area.
The plaque reads: "Site of the Middlesex Canal which was constructed from Lowell to Charlestown in the years between 1795 and 1803 and was discontinued in 1851. After crossing Abbajona Creek, it ran along the east side of Mystic Pond where its bed and banks have been covered since 1897 by the road of the Mystic Valley Parkway."
Although not labeled as such, this plaque was probably placed by the Middlesex Canal Commission.
Agency Responsible for Placement: Unknown
County: Middlesex
City/Town Name: Winchester
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Not listed
Year Placed: Not listed
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