South Columbus in Groveport in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Ohio and Erie Canal Lock 22

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 12, 2008

1. Ohio and Erie Canal Lock 22 Marker

Inscription. The Ohio and Erie Canal Lock 22, constructed from 1830-1831, is the only canal lock in Groveport. Constructed by W.H. Richardson as part of his $2,937 bid to build section 52 of the canal, the sandstone lock is 117 feet long and ten feet deep and has a sixteen foot wide channel. Its purpose was to raise and lower canal boats to meet the changing terrain. The canal's presence helped fuel commercial and population growth in Groveport in the 19th century by providing a fast and reliable form of transportation to move people, goods, and services to and from the Ohio frontier. It was also a source of recreation as residents used its waters for fishing, row boating, and ice skating. The canal basin at the western end of Lock 22 was a favorite spot for ice skating parties.

Erected 2006 by Groveport Heritage and Preservation Society and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 96-25.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Ohio and Erie Canal, and the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series lists.

Location. 39° 51.274′ N, 82°

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52.355′ W. Marker is in Groveport, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in South Columbus. It can be reached from Groveport Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the grounds of the Groveport Recreation Center on Groveport Road. The marker is about 750 feet northwest of the center and along the path of overhead powerlines. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Groveport OH 43125, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley

and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Railroad Comes to Town (a few steps from this marker); Life With The Ohio Canal (a few steps from this marker); John S. Rarey and Cruiser (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Ohio And Erie Canal (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ohio and Erie Canal in Groveport / Scioto Valley Interurban (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Interurban Railway (approx. 0.4 miles away); John Rarey and "Cruiser" (approx. half a mile away); Groveport World War II Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Groveport.

Ohio and Erie Canal Lock 22 and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 12, 2008

2. Ohio and Erie Canal Lock 22 and Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 12, 2008

3. Ohio and Erie Canal Lock 22 Marker

Groveport Recreation Center beyond trees in distant background.

Ohio and Erie Canal Remnant in Blacklick Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

4. Ohio and Erie Canal Remnant in Blacklick Park

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,485 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4. submitted on November 25, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.