Athens in Bradford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
North Branch Canal
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 12, 2024
1. North Branch Canal Marker
This Italianate-style building was constructed in 1853 by Col. C. F. Welles as the administrative building for North Branch Canal works. Built with Baltimore brick that was shipped to Athens on the Susquehanna River, the structure originally stood across the street from its current location and was moved in 1872. Welles was one of the major proponents of the North Branch Canal. The administrative building conducted the daily operations of the canal works. The first telegraph line in the area was used in this building.
Erected 2023 by Bradford County Commissioners and Bradford County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, North Branch Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 41° 57.168′ N, 76° 31.009′ W. Marker is in Athens, Pennsylvania, in Bradford County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 199) and Old Hopkins Street, on the right when traveling north on Main
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Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Athens Academy (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stephen Foster (about 600 feet away); The Sullivan Expedition against the Iroquois Indians (about 600 feet away); Athens Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Vietnam Veterans (about 600 feet away); Roll of Honor (about 700 feet away); Fort Sullivan (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Sullivan (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 12, 2024
2. North Branch Canal Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 12, 2024
3. Charles Welles House
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 329 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 13, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
