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For the Central, Crosscut, Erie & Michigan, Ohio Falls, Richmond-Brookville,
Wabash & Erie Canals and Wabash River Lock 1, see Indiana - 1 |
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Whitewater Canal |
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1840
to 1850 - Conditions and Development During Decade - Completion of
Whitewater Canal
A brief history of the canal during this decade,
and its impact on the local economies.
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A
Brief History of the Whitewater Valley Railroad
A brief history of the canal, the subsequent use
of its towpath for a rail line near the end of the life of the canal,
and the current excursion train line.
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Community
Profile-Connersville, Indiana
The role of the canal in the development of the city.
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Franklin
County History
A brief history of the county, including Brookville and Metamora,
including reference to the canal.
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"Millville
Lock 24, Whitewater Canal - Metamora, Indiana" Waymark
A description, current photo and map of the
restored lock, located downstream of Metarmora.
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Historic
Metamora, Inc.
A brief history of the canal in Metamora. Links
to related sites.
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Historic
Metamora Indiana
A description and brief history of the canal, and
information on the current historic site.
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History
of Connersville Indiana
A brief history of the town, including the role
of the canal in its development.
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Moment
of Indiana History: Scripts - Whitewater Canal
A brief history of the canal. Links to related sites.
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Old Metamora
Information about the historic canal town.
Virtual tour, current photographs, links to related sites.
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Village
Profile - Brookville, Indiana
The role of the canal in the development of the city
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West
Harrison Description & History
The role of the canal in the development of the city
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Whitewater
Canal
A history of the canal and description of current
remains. Current photos and links to related sites.
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Whitewater
Canal
A brief history of the canal and current photo.
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Whitewater
Canal
A link to a description and comment on its
historical significance.
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Whitewater
Canal Company Receipts
Photos of pay receipts from the canal company.
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Whitewater
Canal Scenic Byway
A description of the role of the canal and the
Whitewater River valley in the development of Indiana and neighboring
Cincinatti. Links to related sites (some of which include
canal-related structures and historic markers) and current maps of
recommended scenic routes.
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Whitewater
Canal Trail, Inc.
Extracts From The Internal Improvements Act of
1836, links to related sites and current photos.
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General |
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Canal
Construction in Indiana
Links to articles in "The Indiana
Historian" about canal construction in the state. Includes maps,
illustrations, photos, copies of documents and reference information.
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Canal
Mania in Indiana
Links to articles in "The Indiana
Historian" about canal mania in the state. Includes maps,
illustrations, photos, copies of documents, canal history timeline
and reference information.
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Canal
Systems of Indiana and Ohio
A map of canal systems in the two states.
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Canals
in Indiana
A map of the canal system and brief histories of
the principal canals. Includes historical photos.
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Impact
Of The Canal Era On Indiana Geography
Details on the development of Indiana's canals
and the effects on the development of the state.
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Indiana's
Canals
A brief history of the canals, with a focus on
the positive influences they had on the state's development. Includes
a map of major 19th century U.S. canals.
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Indiana
Transportation Historical Markers Index
An index of state transportation-related
historical markers, including those for the canals.
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Map
of Indiana Canals 1805-1915
A map of completed and proposed canals.
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Moment
of Indiana History: Scripts - The Canal Era
A brief history of canals in the state.
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Proposed
Canals in Indiana
A map of the proposed canal system throughout Indiana
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Transportation
Developments in the Early Republic
An overview of early U.S. transportation
development, development in Indiana, and reasons why failures occurred.
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