New Bremen in Auglaize County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Miami and Erie Canal, New Bremen
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 5, 2009
1. Miami and Erie Canal, New Bremen Marker
The Lockkeeper's House was the residence of the Lockkeeper and his family. The Lockkeeper was on duty 24 hours a day, seven days per week, and was responsible for operating the lock as needed to move boats through the lock. This photograph is oriented to duplicate the view one would have had in 1910 of Lock One and the Lockkeeper's House while facing south at this location.
Impact of the Canal
New Bremen became a prosperous community due to the canal. By supplying jobs during construction and providing businesses and farmers a means of transporting their goods to market economically, the Miami and Erie Canal and Lock One North had a definite impact on the development of New Bremen. Mills and lumber companies in New Bremen were powered by canal water which they would rent from the state. Ice companies obtained their ice from ponds along the canal when it was frozen over. Rabe's Pond in New Bremen was one such source. The numerous pork-packing and poultry processing facilities used the canal to export products to markets in Toledo and Cincinnati. New Bremen had five hotels and ten saloons which were built to accommodate canal boat passengers.
Erected by The Village of New Bremen.
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Location. 40° 26.181′ N, 84° 22.836′ W. Marker is in New Bremen, Ohio, in Auglaize County. Marker is at the intersection of West Monroe Street (Ohio Route 274) and South Washington Street (Ohio Route 66), on the right when traveling east on West Monroe Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Bremen OH 45869, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Miami and Erie Canal (a few steps from this marker); Partners (within shouting distance of this marker); The Miami & Erie Canal and New Bremen (within shouting distance of this marker); New Bremen Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); New Bremen Volunteer Fire Department (within shouting distance of this marker); 17 West Monroe Street (within
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 5, 2009
2. Miami and Erie Canal, New Bremen Marker
View of historical marker as seen in front of Lock One.
More about this marker. This historical marker is located in a public park that is situated on the Miami & Erie Canal right-of-way, that is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of State Route 66 with State Route 274, in downtown New Bremen.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,503 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
