I have a couple of photos to share. Nothing exciting but here they are...
A few weeks ago, I shared a picture of a "new" lake that
was uncovered by the energy folks working in their easement.
was uncovered by the energy folks working in their easement.
This is another photo. I can't get closer but it is quite pretty.
And while I was out and about, this picture shows a
shallow-water crossing with new pavement that has been worked on for
shallow-water crossing with new pavement that has been worked on for
a few weeks. The rocks on the right side of the road are for drainage.
Work can only be done on the roadways when we are closed to the public,
on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. I've watched the
truckloads of stones and bricks go by my office for weeks, so it was
good to see them finished (there are two crossings).
This photo isn't mine, but was shared on Facebook. I was so excited to
actually see my old hometown listed and to see the canal system
that was part of our neighborhood play area. We hiked the old
tow-paths and my dad's boat was docked on the canal that emptied into
Buckeye Lake. I put yellow dots on both ends of Millersport.
actually see my old hometown listed and to see the canal system
that was part of our neighborhood play area. We hiked the old
tow-paths and my dad's boat was docked on the canal that emptied into
Buckeye Lake. I put yellow dots on both ends of Millersport.
The Ohio-Erie canal system was a massive undertaking.
The Ohio River in the south and Lake Erie in the north.
The Ohio and Erie Canal, connecting Lake Erie at Cleveland with the Ohio River at Portsmouth, was constructed by the State of Ohio between 1825-32, to provide cheap transportation and to promote the state's economic development.
The canal was 308 miles long and 4 feet deep, with 146 lift locks. Construction was largely done by Irish and German immigrants using picks, shovels, and wheelbarrows, with oxen to move heavy stones and trees. The first section, between Cleveland and Akron, opened on July 4, 1827, and the entire canal was completed in 1832.
That's all I've got. Wishing you a lovely Friday
and a happy weekend!!
and a happy weekend!!
Peace and Hugs!
Your workplace surroundings remind me of the old Florida I used to love visiting as a child. How fun to happen upon that map! Discoveries like that make FB still worthwhile, I think. Have a blessed Friday!
ReplyDeleteI will have to send this info to my son who lives in Ohio and see if he knows this.
ReplyDeleteThat's an amazing canal system. What a lot of work!
ReplyDeleteThanks for teaching me some stuff about my own home state that I did not know. How cool!
ReplyDeleteThe Ohio Canal System was interesting, I like the graphic, graphics help me to understand. Wishing a Fantastic Friday.
ReplyDeleteI loved learning about Ohio's canal system, Terri. I didn't realize how early in our history this was accomplished. Impressive!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed weekend!
I had no idea that the canals were started that early..Amazing creativity.
ReplyDeleteDidn't know this even though I grew up in Dover in the 50's.
ReplyDeleteMy family lived in Lockport, New York through which the Erie Canal flows. I was 6 years old when we were sent there and 8 years old when we moved to California.
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