Troy in Miami County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Miami & Erie Canal

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2022

1. Miami & Erie Canal Marker

Inscription. At the rear of this building was the Canal Basin where packet boats landed and embarked passengers, and boats could be turned around. General Wm. Henry Harrison -- later President -- arrived here July 4, 1837, on the first canal boat from Cincinnati, and officially opened the Canal. The Canal was completed to Toledo in 1845. From 1837-1900 thousands of barrels of flour, whisky, and salt pork were shipped from Troy on canal boats.

Erected 1969 by The Troy Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #09 William Henry Harrison, and the The Miami & Erie Canal series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1837.

Location. 40° 2.242′ N, 84° 12.256′ W. Marker is in Troy, Ohio, in Miami County. Marker is on East Canal Street east of South Market Street (Ohio Route 55), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 E Canal St, Troy OH 45373, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. WACO History (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Troy Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); Troy's Public Square & Third Courthouse

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(about 800 feet away); Courthouses and Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sheriff’s House and Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away); LFWB&G Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Engine Storage Location (approx. ¼ mile away); The John Kitchen House 1847 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2022

2. Miami & Erie Canal Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.