Pennsylvania, North Branch Canal Historical Markers
Built between 1828 and 1856, the North Branch Division of the Pennsylvania Canal ran nearly 170 miles from southern New York (connecting to the Junction Canal) into north-central Pennsylvania (connecting to the West Branch Canal and the Susquehanna Division Canal at Northumberland PA).
On Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 199) at Old Hopkins Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
This Italianate-style building was constructed
in 1853 by Col. C. F. Welles as the administrative
building for North Branch Canal works. Built
with Baltimore brick that was shipped to Athens
on the Susquehanna River, the . . . — — Map (db m256762) HM
On 3rd Street (Pennsylvania Route 3020) at Poplar Street, on the left when traveling north on 3rd Street.
Prominent Towanda attorney David Cash served as Bradford County District Attorney and Prothonotary. He was interested in the construction of the North Branch Canal and Barclay Railroad. He lived at this home with his wife, the former Mary Ann . . . — — Map (db m201086) HM
On Union Street (Pennsylvania Route 239) west of Main Street (U.S. 11), on the left when traveling west.
Indian word for "Place where five mountains meet." These mountains are River, Lee, Rocky, Knob and Newport. Laid out in 1857 and incorporated as a borough in 1861, Shickshinny was a major stop on the North Branch Canal that was built in 1828 and . . . — — Map (db m116504) HM
On the Union Public Boat Launch Access Road south of U.S. 11, on the right when traveling south.
Union Township of Luzerne County, formed in July 1813, originally was part of Huntington Township. It borders on the Susquehanna River and two creeks from River Mountain. Sawmills were established in 1790 in the northwest corner by brothers-in-law . . . — — Map (db m119287) HM
On River Street near Jackson Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built by the State of Pennsylvania, 1831-34, this canal opened the Wyoming Valley's anthracite field to the mid-Atlantic coal trade. Along with the railroads, it ultimately enabled this valley to become the world's largest anthracite coal producer. . . . — — Map (db m18623) HM
On Front Street at Mill Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street.
Danville is a distinctive, historic community noted for iron heritage and connections to health care. Named after the son of founder William Montgomery, Danville was first settled in 1776. Local iron ore deposits fed the growth of a bustling . . . — — Map (db m192579) HM
In 1826 Daniel Montgomery, for whom the town of Danville was named, was elected president of the Board of Canal Commissioners. The North Branch Canal was surveyed in 1826-27 with construction of the canal between Northumberland and Nanticoke . . . — — Map (db m89804) HM
On Bridge Street (Pennsylvania Route 29) at Tioga Street (Business U.S. 6), on the left when traveling south on Bridge Street.
Tunkhannock is a historic, friendly Pennsylvania Route 6 Heritage Community, a gateway to the Endless Mountains. Iroquois canoes, pioneers' rafts, canal boats and trains have all passed by this place, where Tunkhannock Creek—the "small . . . — — Map (db m128232) HM
