Ohio and Erie Canal Lock 22 : Marker #96-25
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N 39° 51.273 W 082° 52.349
17S E 339821 N 4413291
Located at the back of Groveport Park in Groveport, Ohio
Waymark Code: WMEWMW
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2012
Views: 6
"Ohio and Erie Canal Lock 22"
The Ohio and Erie Canal Lock 22, constructed from 1830-1831, is the only canal lock in Groveport. Constructed by W.H. Richardson as part of his $2,937 bid to build section 52 of the canal, the sandstone lock is 117 feet long and ten feet deep and has a sixteen foot wide channel. Its purpose was to raise and lower canal boats to meet the changing terrain. The canal's presence helped fuel commercial and population growth in Groveport in the 19th century by providing a fast and reliable form of transportation to move people, goods, and services to and from the Ohio frontier. It was also a source of recreation as residents used its waters for fishing, row boating, and ice skating. The canal basin at the western end of Lock 22 was a favorite spot for ice skating parties.
Marker Number: 96-25
County: Franklin
Significance of Location: Place
Bicentenial Mark: no
Website address: [Web Link]
Additional Coordinate: Not Listed
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