Ohio
and Erie Canal
Ohio
and Erie Canal
Links
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a unit of the National Park System. Visit the
park's Web pages for more information
about the history of the area and to access several in depth on-line tours of
the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and Historic Brandywine Village Area.
The Ohio & Erie Canal Association
Visit the CanalWay Ohio website to
learn more about this area that stretches from Zoar to Cleveland's lake front.
CanalWay Ohio follows the course of the Ohio & Erie Canal and the Cuyahoga
Valley Line Railroad and it incorporates a landscape noted for its rich natural
beauty, distinct historic and cultural resources, and vibrant commercial
districts. CanalWay Ohio is a new kind of park, blending existing park sites,
neighborhoods, downtowns and even industrial facilities with new parks, trails
and museums into a mosaic of special places marked by the stories that have
defined our region’s growth.
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor:
A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary
Stretching 150 miles from Bristol to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the
Delaware & Lehigh National
Heritage Corridor follows the routes of the Delaware Canal, the Lehigh
Navigation System, and the Lehigh & Susquehanna Railroad. This National Register
of Historic Places Travel Itinerary explores 46 historic places that illustrate
the history of this extraordinary 19th-century transportation system--mountain
railroads, rivers, dams and canals, devised to move anthracite from mine to
market.
Cleveland's First Infrastructure
The Cleveland State University Library's special collection,
"Cleveland's First
Infrastructure," provides detailed drawings, documents, and information
about the development of the Ohio & Erie Canal. In addition, there is text for
the "Canal Boat Song" published in the Rochester (N.Y.) Telegraph. The site was
meant to serve as a gateway through which people can learn about the canal,
identify resources for further investigation of canal engineering and history,
and find opportunities to visit preserved areas of the Ohio & Erie Canal in
Ohio.
Canal Society of Ohio
The Canal
Society of Ohio has information on the present day condition of the Ohio &
Erie Canal as well as the Miami & Erie Canal. Also, explore the map of Ohio's
canal network and the bibliography of topics related to the canals in Ohio.
North American Canals
This web site provides
information about the history of canals throughout the United States, notices
about upcoming events at various canals, and links to related sites.
National Canal Museum
The National Canal Museum's Web pages offer
more information about the canals role in American commerce and transportation.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central is a dynamic
online encyclopedia that includes information about Ohio's natural history,
prehistory and history. Each section contains written information, maps, time
lines, and images.
Maritime Heritage Program
The National Park Service's Maritime Heritage Program works to advance awareness
and understanding of the role of maritime affairs in the history of the United
States by helping to interpret and preserve our maritime heritage. The program's
Web pages include information on
National Park Service maritime parks, historic ships, lighthouses, and life
saving stations.
Additional Links to Ohio Canal Information:
For historical content, review these sources:
Videos on the Ohio and Erie Canal:
I would suggest searching http://www.youtube.com, in the search button add Ohio and Erie Canal.
A few good videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-UfFvP4myo and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcDJ5hmTkpo