New Brighton in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pennsylvania Canal System
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 7, 2011
1. Pennsylvania Canal System Marker
Beaver Division built 1831-1834. Two locks at Rochester, five in New Brighton and two at Eastvale overcame the falls of the Beaver River. The canal was extended to Erie in 1834. Canal traffic ceased in 1871. Few remains are visible today.
Erected by Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania - Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation, and the Pennsylvania Canal series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 40° 44.207′ N, 80° 18.945′ W. Marker is in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of 3rd Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 18/65) and Mulberry Street. Located in Townsend Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Brighton PA 15066, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Underground Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Underground Railroad (approx. 0.4 miles away); Merrick Art Gallery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of New Brighton
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Also see . . . Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation. Foundation website homepage (Submitted on October 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 7, 2011
2. Pennsylvania Canal System Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 974 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
