Elbridge in Onondaga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jordan Lock 51
Replaced Jordan Village Lock
Expanded to Double Lock
1884 Locks Lengthened
Power Winch Used to Lock
Erected 2005.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Erie Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 43° 3.998′ N, 76° 29.726′ W. Marker is in Elbridge, New York, in Onondaga County. Marker is on New York State Route 31, on the right when traveling west. Enlarged Erie Canal Lock No. 51, and its marker, are located approximately 2 miles west of the Village of Jordan, Onondaga County, N.Y. on the north side of Route 31. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elbridge NY 13060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Canalway Trail:Elbridge/Lock 51 (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Elbridge (approx. 0.8 miles away); The H. Dodge House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Erie Canal (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Canalway Trail: Jordan/Jordan Aqueduct and Summit (approx. 1.1 miles away); Jordan (approx. 1.2 miles away); Sperry & Rockwell (approx. 1.2 miles away); Locktender’s House (approx. 1.4 miles away).
Also see . . . Erie Canal.org's page of Lock 51 Photos. (Submitted on October 26, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Additional keywords. Enlarged Erie Canal
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2017. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 312 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 26, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.