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The Central Canal
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By M. Bowyer, April 11, 2011 | |
| | | 1. The Central Canal Marker | | |
Inscription. These canal-bed earthworks are remnants of construction on the Central Canal from 1836-39. It was planned to link the Hoosier interior with interstate markets, via the Wabash & Erie Canal, as part of the 1836 Internal Improvement Act. Indiana's bankruptcy in 1839 forced abandonment of the Central Canal project.
Erected 1994 by Indiana Historical Bureau and Precedent Partners. (Marker Number 29.1994.1.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the Indiana State Historical Bureau Markers marker series.
Location. 40° 4.009′ N, 85° 59.202′ W. Marker is in Noblesville, Indiana, in Hamilton County. Marker is on Canal Way west of Meadows Boulevard, on the left when traveling west. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Noblesville IN 46060, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Potter's Covered Bridge (approx. 0.8 miles away); Conner Street Historic District (approx. 1.9 miles away); Dedicated to All Veterans (approx. 2 miles away); First National Bank (approx. 2 miles away); Masonic Hall (approx. 2 miles away); Sowerwine Building (approx. 2 miles away); Grand Hotel (approx. 2 miles away); Allison Building (approx. 2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Noblesville.| | | | 
By M. Bowyer, April 11, 2011 | |
| | | 2. Long view of The Central Canal Marker | | |
More about this marker. This marker has been moved from its original location at SR 37 & 191st Street to a nearby subdivision, The Meadows.
Also see . . . Central Canal 1836-1839 (8 miles / 296 planned). Canal Society of Indiana (Submitted on April 14, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.)
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By M. Bowyer, April 11, 2011 | |
| | | 3. The greenspace near the Central Canal Marker | | |
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By M. Bowyer, April 11, 2011 | |
| | | 4. The streetsign near the Central Canal Marker | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on April 11, 2011, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. This page has been viewed 212 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 11, 2011, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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