Clinton-Kalamazoo Canal
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N 42° 40.391 W 083° 05.780
17T E 328225 N 4726653
Along the Clinton River in Yates Park. Just southwest of 23 Mile and Dequindre Roads. The marker is on the northwest side of this section of Dequindre Road. Parking is available, but there is a use fee for the park. There's no collection booth here, but if the Police catch you, you'll pay more than the use fee.
Waymark Code: WMFYM
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 06/29/2006
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This canal, conceived at the peak of the era of canal-building, was part of Michigan's internal improvements program which was announced in 1837. The Clinton-Kalamazoo Canal would make it possible to cross southern Michigan by boat from Lake St. Clair to Lake Michigan. On July 20, 1838, construction began at Mount Clemens amid much fanfare. Hard times, however, soon made it difficult to sell bonds to finance the canal. When the excavation reached this point in 1843, the money ran out, and all work ceased. With the coming of railroads, support for the canal vanished. The completed part was little used.
Parking nearby?: yes
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website: [Web Link]
Registered Site #: Michigan Historical Commission Registered Site #96
Historical Date: Not listed
Historical Name: Not listed
Description: Not listed
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