Penn Yan in Yates County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Crooked Lake Canal Stone
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 14, 2023
1. Crooked Lake Canal Stone Marker
This lovely carved stone block came from the Crooked Lake Canal (1833-1877) that connected Penn Yan to Dresden along the north side of Outlet Creek. Twenty-seven locks were required to negotiate the drop of 270 feet through the 8 mile gorge between Keuka Lake (Crooked Lake) and Seneca Lake. During its heyday, the Outlet Creek was "the most heavily industrialized creek in the East." Birkett Mills, the worlds largest producer of buckwheat products, is the only mill still in operation; however, the remains of many mills, ponds and races can still be seen all along the outlet. This stone is on loan from Friends of the Outlet, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 42° 39.396′ N, 77° 3.284′ W. Marker is in Penn Yan, New York, in Yates County. It is on Brown Street (New York State Route 14A) near Lake Street ( Route 54). Marker is located at northern corner of the hotel in the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 Brown Street, Penn Yan NY 14527, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, and in the Finger Lakes. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Keuka Outlet Trail (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The John T. Andrews Gates (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birkett Mills' World Record Pancake Griddle
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 14, 2023
2. Crooked Lake Canal Stone Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, May 14, 2023
3. Crooked Lake Canal Stone Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
