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.
Ohio and Erie Canal. . 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.
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. Marker 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. Touch for directions.
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);
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 69 times since then and 16 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.
