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

Wabash & Erie Canal

Photographed By Al Wolf, November 18, 2007

1. Wabash & Erie Canal Marker

Inscription. The Wabash & Erie was the longest canal built in North America, running from Toledo to Evansville. Montezuma was the main port of Parke County. This portion was abandoned about 1865.

Erected 1966 by Indiana Sesquicentennial Commission. (Marker Number 61.1966.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers, and the Wabash & Erie Canal series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 39° 47.561′ N, 87° 22.384′ W. Marker is in Montezuma, Indiana, in Parke County. Marker is on U.S. 36 near Water Street, on the right when traveling west. There is a frontage street called Crawford Street onto which you can park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montezuma IN 47862, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Montezuma Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Oakland Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Hillsdale Steps (approx. 1.1 miles away); Christmas (Noel) Dagenet (approx. 1.9 miles away); Melcher Bridge (approx. 2 miles away); Armiesburg (approx. 2.4 miles away); Hixon Cemetery

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(approx. 4.2 miles away); Replica of Ernie Pyle Monument (approx. 4.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montezuma.

Also see . . .
1. "The men who dug the Canal". A light and lively song with many old photos of canal builders in the process of digging a canal. (Submitted on July 8, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

2. "Angel of the Canal" ::. Many fell ill digging canals. In frontier days there were few doctors and medicine was scarce. In the Brecksville, Ohio area Mrs. Johnson became known as the "Angel of the Canal" for her care of the ill. (Submitted on July 11, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

Photographed By Al Wolf, November 18, 2007

2. Wabash & Erie Canal Marker

In the background is the Wabash River Bridge on the west side of Montezuma.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2007, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 3,059 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2007, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.