Canal Park in Duluth in Saint Louis County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Lewis G. Castle
The seaway, completed in 1959, represented decades of dreams, planning and work by men of the region. Prominent among these men was Lewis G. Castle of Duluth.
At this point, the Minnesota watershed flows into Lake Superior and the St. Lawrence Seaway begins. The first deep draft foreign flag vessel transited the seaway into the Duluth Harbor through this entry on May 3, 1959 and Duluth became a world seaport.
Presented by Duluth Chamber of Commerce
October 14, 1959
Erected 1959 by Duluth Chamber of Commerce.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1777.
Location. 46° 46.795′ N, 92° 5.496′ W. Marker is in Duluth, Minnesota, in Saint Louis County. It is in Canal Park. Marker can be reached from Canal Park Drive when traveling south. Marker is east of the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, near the north wall of the north breakwater pier, close to to the plaque of Edgar A. Culbertson. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Duluth MN 55802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Edgar A. Culbertson (here, next to this marker); Dedicated to Davis Helberg (a few steps from this marker); United States Merchant Marine / U.S. Navy Armed Guard (a few steps from this marker); McDougall Patent Anchor (within shouting distance of this marker); Northwoods Sailors (within shouting distance of this marker); Capstan (within shouting distance of this marker); Modern Ship Anchor (within shouting distance of this marker); Canal (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Duluth.
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