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19TH CENTURY U.S. CANALS An Index of Web Sites Introduction Canals have played a significant role in the development of the United States. In adapting European canal-building techniques to the unique environment of North America, American entrepreneurs and engineers opened up large portions of the U.S. to commerce, immigrants and expansion. This web site is an index of most of the currently know web sites relating to U.S. canals built in the 19th century, when canal operation was at its peak. Sites have been chosen which focus on the histories of these canals in this time period. Although most canals were constructed in the Northeast and north-central part of the U.S., some were constructed as far away as Florida, Texas and Oregon. Most canals were used for transportation, some powered factories and some served both purposes. Irrigation and drainage canals are not included. Organization Web sites are listed alphabetically by state, then alphabetically by canal name, then alphabetically by web site name. General U.S. canal web sites are listed alphabetically in a separate listing. Your Feedback is Welcome Your feedback and comments are welcome, in order to keep this list of web sites as current and complete as possible.
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