This 5-mile summit of the
97- mile canal (1837-78)
extends N. of Hamilton to
Solsville, receiving water
from nearby reservoirs. — — Map (db m146823) HM
Site of the home of first family
to settle in this valley
Col. Joshua Leland
wife, Waitstill, & 10 children.
Builder of grist mills, saw
mills and also innkeeper. — — Map (db m116794) HM