Union Township near Meadville in Crawford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
French Creek Feeder
Photographed By Jenn Wintermantel, May 4, 2012
1. French Creek Feeder Marker
The canal visible beyond the field was built 1827-1834. Repaired in 1841, it carried water from French Creek to Conneaut Lake, reservoir for the Erie Extension canal, which operated between Erie and New Castle, 1844-71.
Erected 1948 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.
Location. 41° 33.451′ N, 80° 11.096′ W. Marker is near Meadville, Pennsylvania, in Crawford County. It is in Union Township. Marker is on Perry Highway (U.S. 19) 1.2 miles north of Pennsylvania Route 285, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6821 Perry Hwy, Meadville PA 16335, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named French Creek Feeder (approx. 3.4 miles away); French Creek (approx. 4 miles away); Meadville (approx. 5.1 miles away); Desegregation of Pennsylvania Schools (approx. 5.3 miles away); George Washington Actually Slept Here! (approx. 5.6 miles away); Mead Avenue Bridge
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Also see . . . French Creek Feeder Canal. Conneaut Lake Area Historical Society website entry (Submitted on June 19, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Jenn Wintermantel, May 4, 2012
2. French Creek Feeder Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 636 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
