Waverly in Pike County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Ohio & Erie Canal Historical Markers

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 2, 2025

1. Ohio & Erie Canal Historical Markers Marker

Inscription.
Where did the water in the canal come from?
By feeder canals from a nearby river.

How did the boats move along the canal?
Pulled by mules or horses.

How was the canal built?
Manual labor using picks and shovels.

When was the canal built?
The canal was started in 1825 completed in 1834.

What were the northern and southern ports of the canal?
How long was the canal?
How long did the entire trip take?
Northern-Cleveland.
Southern-Portsmouth 308 miles.
80 hours by non-stop express.
5 days or more by regular trip.

What are these big stones?
Part of the locks used in the canal system.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 39° 8.145′ N, 82° 58.15′ W. Marker is in Waverly, Ohio, in Pike County. It is at the intersection of Armbuster Parkway and Wendy Lane, on the right when traveling east on Armbuster Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 711 3rd St, Waverly OH 45690, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the

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Scioto Valley

and in Southern Ohio Hill Country.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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: Ohio and Erie Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome To The Canal Pavilion! (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Canal Boats (about 700 feet away); Answer To Question #9 (about 700 feet away); Canal Boat Life (about 700 feet away); Answer To Question #8 (about 700 feet away); Answer To Question #11 (about 700 feet away); Answer To Question #10 (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waverly.

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 2, 2025

2. Ohio & Erie Canal Historical Markers Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 2, 2025

3. Ohio & Erie Canal Historical Markers Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 2, 2025

4. Ohio & Erie Canal Historical Markers Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 2, 2025

5. Ohio & Erie Canal Historical Markers Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 2, 2025

6. Ohio & Erie Canal Historical Markers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 12, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.