Holley in Orleans County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
1823 Canal Bed
Site of the only
original loop of "Clinton's
Ditch," still visible
west of Rochester
Erected by Orleans County Community Pride.
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 1823.
Location. 43° 13.51′ N, 78° 1.42′ W. Marker is in Holley, New York, in Orleans County. Marker is on Geddes Street, 0.1 miles east of Holley Square, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Holley NY 14470, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Holley Railway Depot (a few steps from this marker); In Honor of All Veterans (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memory of All Those Servicemen (about 500 feet away); Safe House / Brainard Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Norwegian Immigrants Landed in Holley, 1825 (approx. ¼ mile away); The Holley Loop (approx. ¼ mile away); State Street (approx. 0.3 miles away); Eastern Orleans Memorial Post 202 (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Holley.
Also see . . . Original Canal Loop, Holley. Orleans Hub website entry (Submitted on February 8, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 444 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 8, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.