Delphi in Carroll County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Irish Canal Workers Cabin

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 18, 2020

1. Irish Canal Workers Cabin Marker

Inscription. Logs were part of the railroad trestle at Pittsburgh removed in the 1930s. They became a lakeside cottage on Freeman Lake known as "The Oaks". Logs were donated by the families of: Grantham, Israel and Goyer in 2019

Erected 2019 by The Families of: Grantham, Israel and Goyer.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Wabash & Erie Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2019.

Location. 40° 35.4′ N, 86° 40.933′ W. Marker is in Delphi, Indiana, in Carroll County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West North Washington Street and North Charles Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is on the Grounds of the Wabash & Erie Canal Conference & Interpretive Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12252 West North Washington Street, Delphi IN 46923, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Itinerant Worker's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Mule Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); "Pull Me" Boat (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Canal Power (about 300 feet away);

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The Guard Lock (about 300 feet away); The Post Office At Sleeth (about 500 feet away); Sleeth Post Office was at McCoy's Station on the Monon R.R. (about 500 feet away); The Depot (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delphi.

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 18, 2020

2. Irish Canal Workers Cabin Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 18, 2020

3. Irish Canal Workers Cabin Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 25, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.