Downtown Jersey City in Hudson County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Morris Canal Little Basin
The Morris Canal's original shipping basin was constructed here after the 102-mile-long canal reached Jersey City in 1836. The canal, built between 1825 and 1836 and from Phillipsburg on the Delaware River to Jersey City, transported chiefly anthracite coal from Pennsylvania to New York and New Jersey markets. Railroad competition caused the Morris Canal's decline by the late 1800s. Only a few short stretches of the canal remain today, one of the most interesting of which is in Waterloo Village in Starhope.
Locks were used to raise or lower boats between sections of the canal that were at different levels. Boats entered through locks gates at at one end. These gates were then closed and water was added or drained until the boat was at the level of the canal at the other end. The gates in front of the boat were opened [remainder is unreadable].
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Morris Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 40° 42.711′ N, 74° 2.261′ W. Marker has been reported unreadable. Marker is in Jersey City, New Jersey, in Hudson County. It is in Downtown Jersey City. It can be reached
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Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. 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 New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: The Morris Canal Big Basin (a few steps from this marker); The Historic Trilogy (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Veterans of Hudson County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); What Is This Small Body of Water? (about 400 feet away); General Nathanael Greene Park (about 500 feet away); How Is Jersey City the Gateway to Ellis Island? (about 700 feet away); The Morris Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); How Did the Colgate Clock Get Here? (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jersey City.
More about this marker. Unfortunately, the marker has weathered significantly and is partially unreadable.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 306 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
