Nelsonville in Athens County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hocking Canal Site
18401940
Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 14, 2008
1. Hocking Canal Site Marker
This early waterway, a tremendous factor in the industrial development of the Hocking Coal District of Ohio, was completed to this point in September, 1840, when the first boatload of “stone coal” was shipped by canal to market. Although succeeded by the railroad in 1869, the canal served a full half-century of usefulness before abandonment.
This section of the highway was dedicated October 26th, 1940, just 100 years after completion of the canal.
C. D. Shafer C. G. Dew, Mayor A. B. Wells
Erected 1940.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1840.
Location. 39° 27.683′ N, 82° 14.417′ W. Marker is in Nelsonville, Ohio, in Athens County. It is at the intersection of Canal Street (U.S. 33) and Washington Street, on the left when traveling east on Canal Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nelsonville OH 45764, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Hocking Hills. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, 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: A different marker also named Camp Site of Lord Dunmore (about 600 feet away); Nelsonville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lockbourne Air Force Base Survival School
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Camp Site of Lord Dunmore (was about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).
Regarding Hocking Canal Site. Hocking Canal was connected to Ohio & Erie at Carroll, Ohio.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 14, 2008
2. Hocking Canal Site Monument
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 1, 2009
3. Hocking Canal Lock 19 (Johnny Appleseed Park)
Along US Route 33, about three miles west of Nelsonville.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 1, 2009
4. Hocking Canal Lock 19
Along US Route 33, about three miles west of Nelsonville.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 1, 2009
5. Hocking Canal Lock 19 East End
Along US Route 33, about three miles west of Nelsonville.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,987 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on August 9, 2010, by David Meyer of Canal Winchester, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 28, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
