Penn Township near Duncannon in Perry County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pennsylvania Canal
Juniata Division
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 23, 2009
1. Pennsylvania Canal Marker
This Division was built in 1828-33. It extended to the eastern end of the Allegheny Portage Railroad at Hollidaysburg, a distance of 127 miles. Just west of here, the Canal crossed the Juniata by an aqueduct which was used until 1901. Abutment and piers remain.
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Canal, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 40° 24.017′ N, 77° 2.065′ W. Marker is near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, in Perry County. It is in Penn Township. Marker is on U.S. 11/15, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 US-11, Duncannon PA 17020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ross McHugh Hood (approx. half a mile away); Clark's Ferry Tavern (approx. 0.6 miles away); Duncannon Area Schools (approx. 0.6 miles away); Churches of Our Ancestors (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lightning Guider Sleds (approx. 0.6 miles away); Duncannon School
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More about this marker. The state database lists this marker in Dauphin County, but the actual plotted location is well into Perry County.
Also see . . .
1. Pennsylvania Canal (Susquehanna Division). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 16, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Introduction to Pennsylvania's Historic Canals (Including 27 selected sites). Pennsylvania Canal Society website entry (Submitted on June 1, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
3. Main Line of Public Works. Wikipedia article discussing the Pennsylvania Canal system. Includes a map of the canal network. (Submitted on June 1, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 23, 2009
2. Pennsylvania Canal Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,500 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
