Miami and Erie Canal Deep Cut
Miami and Erie Canal Deep Cut, Historic canal section in Spencerville, Ohio.
The Deep Cut extends 6,600 feet through solid limestone and blue clay, reaching depths of 52 feet between the St. Marys and Auglaize watersheds.
Between 1825 and 1845, local workers, convicts, and Irish immigrants excavated this section of the Miami and Erie Canal using basic tools and manual labor.
The Deep Cut Historical Park maintains the legacy of 19th-century engineering through preservation of original canal structures and educational programs for visitors.
Located at 22900 South Saint Marys Road, the park offers hiking trails, picnic areas, and an enclosed shelter with temperature control systems.
Engineers chose to dig through the ridge instead of building locks, creating the deepest hand-dug canal section in the United States.
Location: Ohio
GPS coordinates: 40.68750,-84.36528
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:52
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