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.
Ohio and Erie Canal Lock 22. . 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.
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.)
52.355′ W. Marker is in Groveport, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in South Columbus. Marker 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.
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.
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 Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,725 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on November 25, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
