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Little Falls in Herkimer County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Route of the Little Falls Canal

 
 
Little Falls Canal Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, August 17, 2008
1. Little Falls Canal Marker
Inscription.
Route of the
Little Falls Canal
Completed November 17, 1795
to bypass the rapids of
the Mohawk River.
Erected November 17, 1995
Mohawk Valley Heritage Corridor

 
Erected 1995 by Mohawk Valley Heritage Corridor.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is November 17, 1831.
 
Location. 43° 2.459′ N, 74° 51.554′ W. Marker is in Little Falls, New York, in Herkimer County. Marker is at the intersection of West Mill Street and Canal Place, on the right when traveling east on West Mill Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Little Falls NY 13365, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Bridge for Boats (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lafayette's Tour (about 500 feet away); Benton’s Landing (about 500 feet away); The Cheese Business (about 500 feet away); Little Falls (about 500 feet away); The World's Best Cheddar (about 500 feet away); The Street Cheese Market (about 700 feet away); Shaping the City (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Little Falls.
 
Regarding Route of the Little Falls Canal. The Little Falls Canal was the first real
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canal built in New York State. It was begun in 1793 and completed in 1795. Its locks were made of wood originally, but were rebuilt in 1802 in local stone. It is that last stage of construction that is evident in the surface ruins at the west end of the City of Little Falls.
 
Also see . . .  Little Falls Canal. The Travels of Tug 44 website entry (Submitted on November 13, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 
 
Additional keywords. Western Inland Lock and Navigation Company
 
Little Falls Canal Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, August 17, 2008
2. Little Falls Canal Marker
Little Falls Canal Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, August 17, 2008
3. Little Falls Canal Marker
Little Falls Canal Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, August 17, 2008
4. Little Falls Canal Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 670 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 3, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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