Phillipsburg in Warren County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Morris Canal - Lock 10 West
1824 - 1924
Photographed By Alan Edelson, May 7, 2010
1. Morris Canal - Lock 10 West Marker
Lock 10 West was situated on the N.W. side of S. Main St. with the Lopatcong Creek channel paralleling it. This lock had a lift of 9 ft. It's 3 ft. thick stone walls were 120 ft. long and it's chamber was 11 ft. wide.
A canal store operated by J.A. Young was located right next to the N.W. side of Lock 10W.
Pursell gristmill complex located 50 yds. to the east utilized water in the canal for power.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Morris Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.
Location. 40° 40.656′ N, 75° 10.142′ W. Marker is in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, in Warren County. Marker is on S. Main Street near Carpentersville Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Phillipsburg NJ 08865, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Morris Canal Bridge No. 2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Morris Canal Greenway (approx. 0.2 miles away); James Campbell (approx. ¼ mile away); Early Industry (approx. 0.4 miles away); Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); World War II Memorial
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Photographed By Alan Edelson, May 7, 2010
2. Morris Canal - Lock 10 West Secondary Marker
Photographed By Alan Edelson, May 7, 2010
3. Morris Canal - Lock 10 West Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,554 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 9, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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