Ohio and Erie Canal, Transportation canal in Cuyahoga County, United States
The Ohio and Erie Canal stretches 308 miles through Ohio, connecting Lake Erie at Cleveland to the Ohio River at Portsmouth through a system of 146 locks.
Construction of the canal began in 1825 with Irish and German immigrants hand-digging the four-foot-deep waterway, completing the Cleveland to Akron section by 1827.
The canal transformed local communities by enabling farmers to transport crops to markets, reducing journey times from months to days and increasing regional trade.
Visitors can explore the canal's history at the Canal Exploration Center, which presents lock demonstrations during summer and fall seasons.
The canal system increased property values by 360 percent during its first decade of operation, making Ohio the third most populated state by 1850.
Location: Cuyahoga County
GPS coordinates: 41.35549,-81.59608
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:45
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