Tribes Hill in Montgomery County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Canal Builder
"James Shanahan Lock"
Lock 12 so designated 1989.
In 1864 he built 1st Bridge
over Hudson River at Albany.
Sup't NYS Canals 1878-1897
Erected 1990 by Shanahan Lock Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1989.
Location. 42° 56.75′ N, 74° 17.311′ W. Marker is in Tribes Hill, New York, in Montgomery County. Marker can be reached from Main Street (County Route 27). The marker faces Lock E12 in Tribes Hill. It can be seen by visiting the lock and from a boat "locking through" the lock on the Mohawk River/Erie Canal. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tribes Hill NY 12177, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Mohawk Valley & The Barge Canal (a few steps from this marker); Lock 30 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Schoharie Crossing (approx. 0.4 miles away); James Shanahan (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Schoharie Aqueduct (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named The Schoharie Aqueduct (approx. 0.4 miles away); Tribes Hill World War II Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Once A Farm (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tribes Hill.
Also see . . .
1. James Shanahan Lock Dedicated. (Submitted on September 21, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
2. The Travels of Tug 44 - Erie Canal Lock E-12 at Tribes Hill. (Submitted on September 26, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
3. The James Shanahan Lock. From the Friends of Schoharie Crossing Blog (Submitted on November 4, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 538 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 21, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 24, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 6. submitted on July 8, 2020, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.