Union Canal
Posted by: 
Don.Morfe
N 40° 22.161 W 075° 59.545
18T E 415744 N 4469225
Quick Description: This canal was operated from 1828-1884.
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 5/20/2020 4:02:39 PM
Waymark Code: WM12G2W
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Long Description:
Union Canal-This canal was operated from 1828-1884. It connected the Schuylkill at Reading with the Susquehanna at Middletown. Remains of tow path can be seen .3 mile southeast of here, along the Tulpehocken Creek.
Marker Name: Union Canal
County: Berks
Date Dedicated: 10/1/1950
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Upper Van Reed Rd. near Tulpehocken Creek, ~1 mile S of Leinbachs
Category: Business & Industry, Canals, Mills, Navigation, Transportation
Website: Not listed
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