Downtown Harrisburg in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Pennsylvania Canal

Photographed by William Pfingsten, March 30, 2008

1. Pennsylvania Canal Marker

Inscription. A State-owned canal system, built 1826-34, to connect Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Lake Erie. The first lock on the canal to be dedicated, March 13, 1827, was "Penn Lock," 150 yards east. It was replaced in 1859 by Locks No. 10 and 11.

Erected 1953 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Places • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Canal, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 13, 1827.

Location. 40° 15.844′ N, 76° 52.806′ W. Marker is in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. It is in Downtown Harrisburg. It is on Walnut Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is opposite 555 Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 471 Forum Bldg, Harrisburg PA 17101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country,

and in the Susquehanna Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Original Capitol Complex (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Technical High School & Old City Hall (about 300 feet away); Underground Railroad (about 400 feet away); Leaders, Stewards and Advocates / Trailblazers

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(about 400 feet away); U.S. Colored Troops Grand Review (about 400 feet away); A Bench by the Road: Old Eighth Ward of Harrisburg (about 500 feet away); A Gathering At The Crossroads (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Pennsylvania Canal (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.

Marker opposite 555 Walnut Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Pfingsten, March 30, 2008

2. Marker opposite 555 Walnut Street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,048 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.