Lock Haven in Clinton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pennsylvania Canal
West Branch Division
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
1. Pennsylvania Canal Marker
Division was built from Northumberland to Lock Haven in 1828-34. Until 1889, carried iron, lumber, and manufactures from this area to eastern markets. Here Bald Eagle Cross-Cut Canal joined the division, connecting with it by two locks, a dam, and a towpath bridge.
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 41° 8.21′ N, 77° 26.487′ W. Marker is in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, in Clinton County. Marker is on East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 150) 0.1 miles east of North Jay Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lock Haven PA 17745, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lock Haven (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clinton County (about 400 feet away); Fort Reed Stockade (about 400 feet away); The Susquehanna Greenway (about 400 feet away); Lock Haven Flood Protection Project (about 500 feet away); American Hero (about 500 feet away);
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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
2. Pennsylvania Canal Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
