Piqua in Miami County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Miami and Erie Canal
Anthony Wayne Parkway
Photographed By Craig Doda, August 24, 2019
1. Miami and Erie Canal Marker
Governor Clinton of New York broke ground
for the canal on July 21, 1825 just below
Middletown.
Built
in sections,
the
canal
was opened from the Ohio River to Lake
Erie in l845.
It
was
248.8 miles long.
rose to
a summit at Loramie of 512 feet
above the Ohio River level,
19 aqueducts, 3 guard locks, 103 lift locks,
and 3 reservoirs.
In 1851, at the peak of
operation,
there
were
about 400
boats
on the canal. Navigation began November
28, 1827 and ended officially in 1877,
although operation
continued through the
early 1900's.
Coming of the railroads signaled its decline. The Miami and Erie Canal
provided western Ohio with badly needed
transportation and waterpower and was instrumental
in welding the state together
politically and economically.
It was an outstanding example of early engineering skill.Erected 1951 by The Ohio Society of Professional Engineers.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the The Miami & Erie Canal series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 21, 1825.
Location.
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Smokehouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Fruit Kiln (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Courtyard (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Cider House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Johnston Barn (approx. 0.4 miles away); Prehistoric Indian Mound (approx. 0.4 miles away); Indian Agency House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Battle of Pickawillany (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Piqua.
Also see . . . General Harrison of Piqua. (Submitted on February 13, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.)
Photographed By Craig Doda, August 24, 2019
2. Miami and Erie Canal Marker
Reverse side.
Photographed By Craig Doda, August 24, 2019
3. Miami and Erie Canal Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, August 24, 2019
4. Miami and Erie Canal Marker
General Harrison of Piqua
Photographed By Craig Doda, August 24, 2019
5. Miami and Erie Canal Marker
General Harrison of Piqua
Photographed By Craig Doda, August 24, 2019
6. Miami and Erie Canal Marker
General Harrison of Piqua
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 13, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
