Jackson Township in Minster in Auglaize County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Miami-Erie Canal

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 24, 2023

1. Miami-Erie Canal Marker

Inscription. Completed in 1845, the canal gave quick and easy access to the Ohio River and Lake Erie. Boats were towed along the canal using donkeys or horses, traveling at 4 to 5 miles per hour. With ice in the winter, flooding, and the slowness of the boats, canal transport was far less efficient than railroads. By 1906 the canal had largely ceased to operate. As symbolized by the bullfrog, many residents have fond childhood memories of winning prizes at the fishing derby behind the Dutch Mill.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the The Miami & Erie Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 40° 23.574′ N, 84° 23.013′ W. Marker is in Minster, Ohio, in Auglaize County. It is in Jackson Township. It is on West 4th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 153 W 4th Street, Minster OH 45865, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Till Plains.

It is also in the American Midwest

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and in the Corn Belt.

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: Busse & Berning Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); The Garmann Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Stallostown - Minster (within shouting distance of this marker); Founder Franz Joseph Stallo (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Minster Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); Well Pump (about 300 feet away); World War Veterans (about 300 feet away); Flag of Minster (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minster.

Miami-Erie Canal image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 24, 2023

2. Miami-Erie Canal

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 404 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.