The Erie Extension Canal, built in 1831, ran through the city of Erie and allowed for shipping and passenger service from Lake Erie to the Ohio River. The canal boosted Erie's economy by providing faster and more affordable shipping for local manufacturers. Today, the canal has been replaced by houses and empty lots, but the path can still be retraced.
Highlights
- 🚢 The Erie Extension Canal was built in 1831 to connect Lake Erie to the Ohio River.
- 💰 The canal boosted Erie's economy by providing faster and more affordable shipping for local manufacturers.
- 🏠 Today, the canal has been replaced by houses and empty lots.
- 🛣️ The canal had 137 locks lifting packet boats over 977 feet in total elevation over a course of 136 miles.
- 🏭 Many factories sprang up along the canal using the canal water as a power supply.
- 🌉 The canal passed under several bridges and made slight turns throughout its path.
- 🧭 The path of the canal can still be retraced today.
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
27 ноя 2022
