Connersville in Fayette County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Whitewater Canal

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011

1. The Whitewater Canal Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In 1836 construction began on this fifty-six lock, one hundred one mile canal. Opened from Lawrenceburg to Brookville (1839), it was extended to Laurel and Cincinnati (1843), Connersville (1845), Cambridge City (1846), and Hagerstown (1847).

Erected 1966 by Indiana Sesquicentennial Commission. (Marker Number 21.1966.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 39° 37.939′ N, 85° 8.621′ W. Marker is in Connersville, Indiana, in Fayette County. Marker is at the intersection of South Grand Avenue (State Road 121) and South Eastern Avenue, on the left when traveling south on South Grand Avenue. Located by intersection at "Whitewater Valley Railroad" building on South side of Connersville, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Connersville IN 47331, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. "Elmhurst" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Canal House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Whitewater Valley Arts Association Inc. (approx. 0.6 miles away); John Conner (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fayette County Honor Rolls (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fayette County, Indiana (approx. 0.6 miles away); Monty (approx. 0.6 miles away); Oldest Buisness Building (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Connersville.

Obverse Side - - The Whitewater Canal Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011

2. Obverse Side - - The Whitewater Canal Marker

Looking West - - The Whitewater Canal Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011

3. Looking West - - The Whitewater Canal Marker

Looking East - - The Whitewater Canal Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011

4. Looking East - - The Whitewater Canal Marker

Note "Whitewater Valley Railroad" building in background.

"Whitewater Valley Railroad" - - 'Locomotive / Sign' image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011

5. "Whitewater Valley Railroad" - - 'Locomotive / Sign'

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 717 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 19, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.