Near Metamora in Franklin County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Gordon's or Millville Lock #24
Photographed By Duane Hall, May 20, 2013
1. Gordon's or Millville Lock #24 Marker
The water level could be raised or lowered eight feet. Mitered gates at both ends of the chamber formed a "V" facing upstream. To work the lock, two men pushed the balance beams to open the gates into the recesses in the chamber. The boat entered the lock, and the gates were closed.
The sluices were opened in the bottom of the gates at the upper end of the lock, and water from the higher elevation flowed into the chamber. As the lock filled with water, the boat rose. The upstream gates were opened, and the boat continued on its way. The process was reversed if the boat was going downstream.
Erected by Whitewater Canal State Historic Site.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 26.811′ N, 85° 7.469′ W. Marker was near Metamora, Indiana, in Franklin County. Marker was on U.S. 52, 0.4 miles east of McGuire Ridge Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Locking Thru Lock No. 24 (here, next to this marker); Whitewater Canal State Historic Site (a few steps from this marker); Whitewater Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Metamora to Twin Locks: along the trail (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Duck Creek Aqueduct (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Whitewater Canal State Historic Site (approx. 0.4 miles away); Metamora Christian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stable (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Metamora.
Also see . . . Whitewater Canal - Water Wheels and Canal Boats. From the Indiana State Museum website. (Submitted on July 19, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, May 20, 2013
2. Gordon's or Millville Lock #24
Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 420 times since then and 10 times this year. Last updated on July 20, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
