Lower Chanceford Township near Airville in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal
Photographed By William Pfingsten, March 1, 2008
1. Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal Marker
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 39° 52.503′ N, 76° 22.907′ W. Marker is near Airville, Pennsylvania, in York County. It is in Lower Chanceford Township. Marker is on Furnace Road (Pennsylvania Route 425) 0.1 miles north of Goram Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1045 Furnace Rd, Airville PA 17302, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Susquehanna Canal (here, next to this marker); York Furnace Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Susquehanna River Water Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); The River's Ways (approx. 0.2 miles away); Indian Steps Cabin (approx. 0.9 miles away); Indian Steps
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Photographed By William Pfingsten, March 1, 2008
2. Canal remains.
The area is completely overgrown and only a depression remains.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,717 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
