Canal Site - Rome, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member jiggs11
N 43° 12.591 W 075° 27.478
18T E 462799 N 4784220
Marker describing the original location of the Erie Canal in Rome.
Waymark Code: WMPYGH
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 11/10/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member PTCrazy
Views: 3

Marker describes the original location of the Inland Canal and subsequent relocation of the Erie Canal in Rome.

sign is located on the corner of Erie Blvd and North St James Street near Fort Stanwix National Monument.

Text reads:

CANAL SITE

Of the the Inland Canal
Begun in 1792 and completed
In 1797. The Erie Canal was
Relocated Here in 1844.
Marker Name: Canal Site

Marker Type: City

Agency: Oneida County Department of Public Works

Dedication Date: 1970

City/Town/Village Name: Rome

County: Oneida

Region: Central Leatherstocking (Region 6)

Website: Not listed

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