Erie Extension Canal Marker

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Conneautville in Crawford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Erie Extension Canal

By Mike Wintermantel, October 21, 2012

1. Erie Extension Canal Marker

Inscription. 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.

Erected 1948 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Marker series. This marker is included in the Erie Canal marker series.

Location. 41° 45.923′ N, 80° 22.431′ W. Marker is in Conneautville, Pennsylvania, in Crawford County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 18) and Old Depot Drive, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Conneautville PA 16406, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Oil-Producing Salt Well (approx. 6.1 miles away); a different marker also named Erie Extension Canal (approx. 9.5 miles away).

More about this marker. Marker is a little beat up, part of the sign is detached from the frame.

By Mike Wintermantel, October 21, 2012

2. Erie Extension Canal Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 21, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 57 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.