Ohio and Erie Canal
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maggieszoo
N 39° 08.129 W 082° 58.188
17S E 329750 N 4333658
The entrance to Bristol Village Retirement Community is decorated with blocks of stone from the Ohio and Erie Canal, much of which is still visible along state route 335 in Waverly, Ohio.
Waymark Code: WM705
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 02/02/2006
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The Ohio and Erie Canal, built between 1825 and 1832, had a significant influence on Ohio's economy. In the early 19th century Ohio was largely rural and dependent on subsistence agriculture as the primary business. The canal, which cost nearly $8,000,000 to construct, provided a transportation route from Cleveland on Lake Erie to Portsmouth on the Ohio River. Ohio farmers were encouraged to increase production and ship surplus produce to more profitable markets. Industry became more prominent as manufacturers produced building supplies for the canals and shipped products via the canal. As an internal improvement, the Ohio and Erie Canal expanded the economy, increased the population, and ended the feeling of isolation in Ohio. The canal continued south from here for about a mile until it met Water Street, now Emmitt Avenue, and ran along Water Street through Waverly.
Marker Number: 6-66
County: Pike
Significance of Location: Place
Website address: [Web Link]
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Bicentenial Mark: Not Listed
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