Near Conowingo in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Proprietors of the Susquehanna Canal

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2007

1. The Proprietors of the Susquehanna Canal Marker

Inscription. The corporate title of the company authorized in 1783 to build one of the first inland waterways in America. The bed of this canal and some of its stone locks are still visible near this road.

Erected by Maryland State Highway Administration.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.

Location. 39° 38.802′ N, 76° 9.103′ W. Marker is near Conowingo, Maryland, in Cecil County. Marker is on Susquehanna River Road (Maryland Route 222) 2 miles south of Conowingo Road (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1365 Susquehanna River Road, Conowingo MD 21918, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Susquehanna River fishing (approx. one mile away); A Susquehannock Indian Fort (approx. 1.1 miles away); Conowingo (approx. 1.6 miles away); Stafford Flint Furnace (approx. 1.7 miles away); Smith’s Falls (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Mouth of Deer Creek

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(approx. 2.4 miles away); Keziah's Diary (approx. 2½ miles away); Rock Run Mill (approx. 2.7 miles away).

Remains of a Lock image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2007

2. Remains of a Lock

In 1840, the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal opened on the opposite side of the river.

Photographed By Bill Baron of Port Deposit, MD

3. The Proprietors of the Susquehanna Canal Marker

Refurbished and restored in place in August 2022

Remains of Canal image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2007

4. Remains of Canal

Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,045 times since then and 39 times this year. Last updated on March 5, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 21, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on September 22, 2022, by William A Baron of Port Deposit, Maryland. 4. submitted on July 21, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.