Meadville in Crawford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Chestnut St. Bridge
From 1830 to 1870 two waterways quartered the city: Mill Run, NE to SW, and the Feeder Canal, NW to SE. Here, for three blocks, they shared their courses before diverging; the Run to French Creek, the Canal Conneaut Lake, commercial contacts & distant markets.Erected 2006 by Crawford County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 41° 38.295′ N, 80° 9.195′ W. Marker is in Meadville, Pennsylvania, in Crawford County. Marker is on Chestnut Street east of Market Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 247 Chestnut Street, Meadville PA 16335, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Meridian Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Meadville Woolen Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Meadville Market House (within shouting
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