Erie Canal Site!

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Erie Canal Site
Not numbered. Oneida County Visited: May 11, 2016 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? A blue and yellow marker by Fort Stanwix!
What makes it historical? THE PLAQUE SAYS: Site of the inland canal begun in 1792 and completed in 1797. The Erie Canal was relocated here in 1844.

OTHER TIDBITS: The Erie Canal, completed October 26, 1825, ran 363 miles from the Hudson River at Albany to Lake Erie near Buffalo! This plaque marks a revision of the original canal between Rome to Dewitt! The revised canal is still in use for outdoor recreation!
How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Pay the entrance fee to help maintain trails, signs, structures, and other visitor services!
  • Become a member of Erie Canal Village!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
How do I find it? Listed Directions:
The plaque is at the northeast corner of James Street and Erie Boulevard in Rome, New York 13440!

Annotations:
Yup! That’s corect!

From Albany: ~110mi (178km) — 1.9hrs
From Buffalo: ~190mi (306km) — 3.2hrs
From Lake Placid: ~147mi (237km) — 2.5hrs
From New York City: ~255mi (411km) — 4.3hrs
When should I go? The home is open from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM, Tuesday through Friday, and on Saturday from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM!

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