Piqua in Miami County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Lock Nine

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 6, 2009

1. Lock Nine Marker

Inscription. Completed in 1837, the limestone lock nine served as a catalyst for the growth of Piqua. The lock helped connect the village to Cincinnati (1837) and Toledo (1845) by way of the Miami and Erie Canal. German immigrants traveled up the canal from Cincinnati and settled within a five-block area of the lock. Industries used the lock as a source of water power and developed products as diverse as flannel, flour, and flax seed. Lock nine remained as a functioning part of the canal until its destruction during the flood of 1913.

Erected 1999 by City of Piqua and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 5-55.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection, and the The Miami & Erie Canal series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. 40° 8.837′ N, 84° 14.289′ W. Marker is in Piqua, Ohio, in Miami County. Marker is on Water Street (U.S. 36), on the left when traveling west. Marker is in the Lock Nine Park, about 100 feet SW of the intersection of Water Street and

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Spring St. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 E Water Street, Piqua OH 45356, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lock Nine Riverfront Park (a few steps from this marker); The 1913 Flood (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Public Square (about 500 feet away); Capt. Don Gentile (about 600 feet away); The Mills Brothers (about 700 feet away); Piqua Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Shawnee Bridge (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Piqua.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2010

2. Lock Nine Marker

View of historical marker looking east along the north bank of the Great Miami River.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2010

3. Lock Nine Marker

View looking south of the historical marker at Lock Nine Park, with a view in the background of the Great Miami River and a bridge spanning the river.

Lock Nine Riverfront Park and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 6, 2009

4. Lock Nine Riverfront Park and Marker

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2010

5. Lock Nine

View looking south of the original site of the canal lock 9, and the south entrance to the lock.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2010

6. Lock Nine

View at Lock 9 Park, looking north at the partially reconstructed canal Lock 9.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,585 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 22, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on January 23, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 3. submitted on January 22, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4. submitted on March 22, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 5, 6. submitted on January 23, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.