Newark in Licking County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Ohio and Erie Canal

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 2, 2022

1. Ohio and Erie Canal Marker

Inscription. Construction of the Ohio and Erie Canal began on July 4, 1825. Once completed, the canal ran between Portsmouth on the Ohio River and Cleveland on Lake Erie. The canal's route through Newark connected the city to the far boundaries of the state and beyond. Within ten years, the movement of people and goods through Newark spurred the construction of hotels, restaurants, warehouses, and manufacturers and nearly tripled its population. The canal's role was important but brief; the railroad made it obsolete by the late 1800's. The Canal Market proudly stands atop the bed of the Ohio and Erie Canal and is a new center of commerce and entertainment for all.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Ohio and Erie Canal series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1825.

Location. 40° 3.384′ N, 82° 24.057′ W. Marker is in Newark, Ohio, in Licking County. It is on East Canal Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 36 E Canal St, Newark OH 43055, United States of America.

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Regionally, this marker is in the Columbus Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Licking Memorial Hospital (here, next to this marker); Ye Olde Mill (here, next to this marker); The Dawes Arboretum (here, next to this marker); Gilbert Reese Family Foundation (here, next to this marker); Flint Ridge (here, next to this marker); Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve (a few steps from this marker); The Historic Pataskala Town Hall (a few steps from this marker); The Licking County Recreational Trail System (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 2, 2022

2. Ohio and Erie Canal Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 273 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.