Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site. on the Empire State Trail. , Welcome! , To your left down Hartley Lane, you wil find the western end of Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, which is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the Erie Canal as one of the nineteenth century's greatest commercial and engineering projects., The site has many structures dating from the three eras of the canal's development. Here on the western end is the site's largest structure: the remains of the 1841 Schoharie Aqueduct that carried the water of the enlarged Erie Canal over the Schoharie Creek. You'll also find picnic tables, grills, a playground, and a boat launch., The Visitor Center is in the middle of the historic site at 129 Schoharie Street, about a half mile from the intersection of the Empire State Trail and Main Street. There you will find exhibits, visitor information, accessible restrooms, and staff that can assist you., Three miles to the east is the 1855 Putman's Canal Store at Yankee Hill Lock. This was the last lock enlarged on the enlarged Erie Canal. Take a moment to enjoy the tranquil beauty there. It is a great spot for a picnic, bird watching, a walk, or just a short break from the trail., Schoharie Crossing was also the location of a Mohawk village called Tiononderoge (referred to as the Lower Castle by the English) and the eighteenth-century Fort Hunter. The exhibit at the Visitor Center traces this history as well as the Erie Canal and its impact on New York State and the nation., [ Photo Captions ] , Please stop by our Visitor Center 129 Schoharie Street to learn more! , The Schoharie Aqueduct operated from 1841 to ca. 1915-1916. , Aerial view of what remains of the Schoharle Aqueduct shortly after the stabilization work was complete., [ The map side of the marker was not transcribed.]