Erie Extension Canal
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N 41° 15.431 W 080° 27.164
17T E 545846 N 4567451
Moved a couple of years ago about a hundred yards from Rt. 18 to this position due to expansion of Rt. 18.
Waymark Code: WM1PCW
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/15/2007
Views: 53
Marker Text: Route of travel and trade, Pittsburgh to Great Lakes, 1840-1871. Important to the western Pennsylvania iron industry before the rise of the railroads. The only remaining canal lock still stands in Sharpsville.
Marker Name: Erie Extension Canal
County: Mercer
Date Dedicated: 11/12/1946
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Junction Pa. 18 & 518
Category: Transportation, Canals, Navigation
Website: Not listed
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