This is a that’s MY WORLD Tuesday post and more a WATERY WEDNESDAY without much water.
The little village of CARROLL, Lockville, Ohio/LOCKVILLE PARK, and CANAL WINCHESTER
The Ohio-Erie and Hocking Canals carried freight traffic from 1827 to 1861 then supplied water to industries and towns from 1862 to 1913. Thanks to WIKIPEDIA for the above photo which shows The Ohio and Erie canal in 1902
Found it difficult to get a good map (sorry). Map shows Carroll,Ohio bottom right, Lockville in the middle,and Canal Winchester,Ohio top left. (CANAL ROUTE)
For this journey we start in Carroll, Ohio which the HISTORICAL MARKER says was the junction of the Ohio Erie and Lancaster Lateral canal. Next, we move on to Lockville,Ohio.
This collage shows the first lock in a series of three locks. Bottom right photo shows covered bridge in background.
The Hartman II Covered Bridge was moved to Lockville Park in 1967.The bottom left photo shows the second lock in the series. Towpath upper left photo. Next stop Canal Winchester.
The Bergstresser / Dietz Bridge (above photo) is actually in Franklin County and crosses the Little Walnut CREEK
Now we are back in Lancaster,Ohio along the canal.
Thanks Patsy Kishler
Since we are talking about Canals,Locks,Covered Bridges etc. I guess we could also call this a WATERY WEDNESDAY post without a lot of water. LOL
Hi Joe, I was surprised to see there's no water in the canals now. In the UK canals are a beautiful tourist attraction - we're thinking of hiring a canal boat for a week (for the first time) in the summer and giving it a go! But water or not, it's a beautiful part of your country you've shown us here.
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What a great tour, Joe! Didn't realize all the canals are gone, but it's still such a lovely part of the country!
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Sylvia
I love watching boats move through canals. I spent a few weekends last summer taking photos of the Trent-Severn Waterway, which I'll post one of these days. Love your photos of the canals in Fairfield County.
ReplyDeleteWhat great history, Joe. I'd love to see those old canals and just stand there thinking about all of the boats which used to go in and out. Wow---how interesting.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of the great pictures. I'll be there to share that reuben with you... LOVE them!!!!
Betsy
where did all the water from the canals go?
ReplyDeleteGreat post and tour. the covered bridges are cool, you got some great photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tour, really enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteWhy is there no water on the canals?
Joe. That was really interesting. You learned me plenty, too. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteJoe: Neat post, we are lucky to have remnants of the canal up here also.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your travels.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful canals, but some of them appear to have no water.
ReplyDeleteAmazing piece of history and wonderful photos.
Love them there locks. Maybe I'll get back to your part of the country someday for a history tour. Here in Oregon, the white man's history only goes back 150 years or so, to any extent. But did you know, some 12,000 year old Indian poop was found here as well as some 10,000 year old sandals? Other than that and a few arrowheads, the Indians just didn't leave much.
ReplyDeleteanother post full of information. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat was really informative and I am surprised about the lack of water in the canals. I would think your part of the country has water to spare! Very interesting and your photos are so good!
ReplyDeleteLoe, I just love the photos as well as the new ones. Those were the days of water traffic and tow paths. A pity the old covred bridge is no longer in its original situation, at least it is safe still.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place. Amazed by its history. Lovely tour of the Lockvile and the canal.
ReplyDeleteBhojeshwar Temple, Bhojpur
The canalway is so *small*!
ReplyDeleteI have read about the digging of the Erie Canal and it was quite an undertaking. Imagine the length of all those waterways, dug by hand!
The canal around here is just a dent in the ground here and there in wild places. No signs or tours or possibilities.
ReplyDeleteGreat combination, thanks for the free tour hehehe.. How come the canal don't have water anymore?
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun visit to your part of the world. Thanks for taking us on such a great tour.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the virtual tour ... enjoyed all your photos and mosaics. Love covered bridges ;-)
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
My World
Hi Joe ... thanks for stopping by Reduce Footprints ... always nice to get your kind note! I hope you and your family are having a happy holiday, as well! How is your wife doing with the Teddy Bears?
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A terrific post.
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like the window of the harvest moon
ReplyDeleteA smile from SJ =)
You made me smile, a watery post without water.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joe for the tour, very interesting to see the old structures and the canals!
Enjoy your week!
I've seen many locks along the rivers here between WV and Ohio but your photo is the first I've seen of one without water. :)
ReplyDeleteNice shots!
I love canals - so rich in history
ReplyDeleteWhere did the water go??
ReplyDeleteIn 1913, much of the canal system was abandoned after critical sections were destroyed by severe flooding.
When the canals were being built workers were paid .30 cents a day and a jigger of wine.
Such an interesting post. I love to learn something new!
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