Pennsylvania Canal (Juniata Division)
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member deano1943
N 40° 24.048 W 077° 02.040
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The Pennsylvania Canal (Juniata Division) Historical Marker is located along U.S. 11 & 15, SW of Amity Hall and NE of Duncannon, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WM1TP8
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member unimoggers
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Historical Marker reads as follows:

This Division was built in 1828-33. It extended to the eastern end of the Allegheny Portage Railroad at Hollidaysburg, a distance of 127 miles. Just west of here, the Canal crossed the Juniata by an aqueduct which was used until 1901. Abutment and piers remain.
Marker Name: Pennsylvania Canal (Juniata Division)

County: Dauphin

Date Dedicated: 06/12/1952

Marker Type: Roadside

Location: U.S. 11 & 15 (E. Side), SW of Amity Hall and NE of Duncannon

Category: Canals, Navigation, Transportation

Website: Not listed
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