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

Burk’s Lock

1835-1873

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 18, 2020

1. Burk's Lock Marker

Inscription. The canal boat Indiana docked here on the evening of July 3, 1835, opening the Wabash and Erie canal to traffic from Fort Wayne to Huntington. This was the first section of the canal opened in Indiana. John Burk, for whom the lock was named, was a member of the first Board of Commissioners of Huntington County.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration, and the Wabash & Erie Canal series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1843.

Location. 40° 53.034′ N, 85° 29.708′ W. Marker is in Huntington, Indiana, in Huntington County. It is at the intersection of East Park Drive (U.S. 224) and Warren on East Park Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntington IN 46750, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rock House (within shouting distance of this marker); Canal Landing on Washington Street / Jefferson Park Mall (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Taylor-Zent House (about 600 feet away); Old Plat Historic District (about 600 feet away); Huntington High School / General James R. Slack 1818 - 1881

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(about 700 feet away); Moore-Carlew Building (about 700 feet away); Huntington County Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Otto U. King, 1873-1951 / Otto U. King, D.D.S, F.A.C.D. (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 5, 2024

2. Burk's Lock Marker

Photographed by Christopher Light, April 24, 2008

3. Burk's Lock Marker

This photo shows the marker prior to updating.

Image on the Marker image. Click for full size.

4. Image on the Marker

Shows the route of the Wabash and Erie Canal through northern Indiana. Click on image to enlarge.

Photographed by Christopher Light, April 24, 2008

5. Park Drive

Park Drive was once the bed of the Wabash and Erie Canal. This view is of Park Drive running west from this marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,031 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 31, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 2. submitted on May 12, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 2, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.