New Haven in Allen County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Wabash & Erie Canal

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 1, 2022

1. The Wabash & Erie Canal Marker

Inscription. Past this point flowed the Wabash and Erie Canal begun in 1832 and dedicated July 4. 1843 at Fort Wayne. In its final phase the canal extended 459 miles from Maumee Bay to Toledo, through New Havens southwestward to Layette and then to the Ohio River at Evansville. It was abandoned in 1874 and the last boat was seen on the canal in 1882.

Erected by Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Wabash & Erie Canal series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1843.

Location. 41° 4.411′ N, 85° 1.044′ W. Marker is in New Haven, Indiana, in Allen County. It is on Broadway Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Haven IN 46774, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana

and in Greater Fort Wayne.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically,

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it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Kim Linker (here, next to this marker); The Lincoln Highway (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); In Greatful Recognition Of Valor (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gronauer Lock No. 2 (approx. 1.7 miles away); Arthur R. Smith (approx. 4.6 miles away); Operation MP-125 Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.7 miles away); Olen J. Pond Memorial (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Haven.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 1, 2022

2. The Wabash & Erie Canal Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 1, 2022

3. The Wabash & Erie Canal Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 288 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.