Lambertville in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
D & R
Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park
Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 5, 2021
1. D & R Marker
Dug by hand, mostly by Irish immigrants, the 66 mile D & R Canal was completed in 1834. 18 feet wide and 8 feet deep, the canal originally had 14 locks to raise and lower boat traffic
The D & R Canal operated as an inland waterway between the Delaware and Raritan rivers, primarily transporting Pennsylvania sugar to New York via the river.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 40° 21.921′ N, 74° 56.749′ W. Marker is in Lambertville, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. Marker is on Bridge Street west of Klines Ct., on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lambertville NJ 08530, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lambertville Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Road to Monmouth Battlefield (within shouting distance of this marker); George Coryell’s Grave (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marshall House (about 600 feet away); Lewis Island Shad Fishery (about 700 feet away); Lambertville City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mary E. Sheridan Park
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Also see . . .
1. Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park [NJ] - New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. (Submitted on February 4, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park (Wikipedia). (Submitted on February 4, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Delaware and Raritan Canal (Wikipedia). (Submitted on February 4, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 5, 2021
2. D & R Marker
Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 5, 2021
3. D & R Marker
Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 5, 2021
4. PA/NJ Canal Loop Trails
Two Towpath Trails Connected by Six River Bridges
For 30 miles, the towpath trails of Pennsylvania's Delaware Canal State Park and New Jersey's Delaware and Raritan State Park parallel the Delaware River. This unusual proximity, combined with six river bridges that connect the two canals, offers especially convenient and interesting trips.
Hike or bike one loop or combine several. The PA and NJ towpath trails extend beyond the loops and await your exploration, as does the 165-mile long Delaware & Lehigh trail with its northern terminus in Wilkes Barre, PA.
For 30 miles, the towpath trails of Pennsylvania's Delaware Canal State Park and New Jersey's Delaware and Raritan State Park parallel the Delaware River. This unusual proximity, combined with six river bridges that connect the two canals, offers especially convenient and interesting trips.
Hike or bike one loop or combine several. The PA and NJ towpath trails extend beyond the loops and await your exploration, as does the 165-mile long Delaware & Lehigh trail with its northern terminus in Wilkes Barre, PA.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 27, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4. submitted on February 4, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
