Waterfront in Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
By creating Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, Congress recognized the Erie Canal's leading role in our nation's history. The Heritage Corridor Commission works through public and private partnerships to promote historic preservation, education, recreation, tourism, and economic revitalization in more than 230 canal communities.
Constructed during the 1820s and '30s, the Erie, Champlain, Oswego, and Cayuga-Seneca canals remain in service as America's olderst continuously operating canal system. The Heritage Corridor includes all of the cities, towns, and villages that line those historic waterways.
The 350-mile-long Canalway Trail parallels the Erie Canal from Buffalo to Albany. Pittsford and other canal towns are great places to explore on foot. Historic communities and buildings line the banks of New York's canals. Celebrations provide opportunities to experience living heritage of the canal system.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Erie Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 42° 52.66′ N, 78° 52.739′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. It is in Waterfront. Marker is at the intersection of Marine Drive and Commercial Street, on the right when traveling east on Marine Drive. Marker is one of a set of three on the Marine Drive bridge over the Commerical Slip. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Buffalo NY 14202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Grand Canal (here, next to this marker); Buffalo - Queen City of the Lakes (here, next to this marker); Buffalo Riverfront Historical Eras to 1930 (here, next to this marker); The Ruins at Canalside (within shouting distance of this marker); A Changing Waterfront (within shouting distance of this marker); Buffalo - A Network of Canals (within shouting distance of this marker); William Wells Brown (within shouting distance of this marker); Buffalo - An Industrial Powerhouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buffalo.
Also see . . . Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. (Submitted on June 29, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 367 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.