Pennsylvania Canal
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N 40° 24.438 W 075° 02.320
18T E 496719 N 4472965
Here come the mules again!
Waymark Code: WM19ZZ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2007
Views: 46
Marker Text:
A system of State-built public works to connect Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Lake Erie. The Delaware Division, Bristol-Easton, begun 1827; operated by the State 1831-58, and by private owners to 1931. A State Park since 1940.
The Commonwealth of PA. began building a 1200 mile system of canals to connect Philadelphia, Pittsburg and Lake Erie.
Marker Name: Pennsylvania Canal
County: Bucks
Date Dedicated: 01/10/1949
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Pa. 32 at Lumberville
Category: Transportation, Canals, Navigation
Website: [Web Link]
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