Medina in Orleans County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Medina Aqueduct
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 27, 2025
1. Medina Aqueduct Marker
The Erie Canal crosses a gorge behind a 45 ft high, 1/3 mile long dam - only true aqueduct on the canal today
Erected by The Citizens of Medina, NY.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Erie Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 43° 13.259′ N, 78° 23.162′ W. Marker is in Medina, New York, in Orleans County. It is on Mill Street (Manilla Place on Google) east of Main Street (New York State Route 63), on the left when traveling east. Marker is located in Medina Harbor. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Medina NY 14103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, in the Finger Lakes, and in the Rochester Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, on the Great Lakes, 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: Greater Medina Area (a few steps from this marker); Erie Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Medina Sandstone (within shouting distance of this marker); Medina (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick Douglass (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tribute to the Fallen Heroes of 9/11 (about 300 feet away); On This Site Circa 1919 Alonzo L. Waters
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Last Blacksmith Shop in Orleans County (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 27, 2025
2. Medina Aqueduct Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
