The Black River Country - New York Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

"As you look out from this vantage point, you see four locks of the old Black River Canal. These enclosures, with gates at either end, were used in raising or lowering boats as they passed from one level to another. Construction was a costly project since 109 locks were built along the 35-mile route. Completed in 1855, it served as a "feeder" for the Erie and later Barge Canal System. This Rome to Carthage waterway was instrumental in the opening of the "North Country." Grain and lumber were sent as far as Buffalo and New York City in exchange for clothing and machinery. As the canal building "fever" waned the Black River section fell to disuse and was finally abandoned in 1926.

Today, this region is prime dairy country. The fine "sharp" cheese of this part of the Empire State ranks among the best in the world. It has been the winner at innumerable fairs and foreign competitions."

Marker Name: THE BLACK RIVER COUNTRY Marker Type: Roadside Agency: NY State Education Department Dedication Date: 1969 City/Town/Village Name: Port Leyden County: Lewis Region: The Adirondacks (Region 5) Website: Not listed

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