Erie Extension Canal (Shermansville)
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N 41° 37.652 W 080° 22.652
17T E 551850 N 4608610
U.S. 6 W of Shermansville
Waymark Code: WM1N3D
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/05/2007
Views: 66
Marker Text: Remains of the canal bed may be seen beside the railroad, below the bridge. Less than 2 miles away this Shenango Line, from New Castle, united with the Conneaut Line, from Erie. The entire canal was in use 1844-1871.
Marker Name: Erie Extension Canal
County: Crawford
Date Dedicated: 07/13/1948
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: U.S. 6 W of Shermansville
Category: Transportation, Canals, Navigation
Website: Not listed
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