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Indiana-2

 

For the Central, Crosscut, Erie & Michigan, Ohio Falls, Richmond-Brookville, Wabash & Erie Canals and Wabash River Lock 1, see Indiana - 1

Whitewater Canal

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.

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.

Community Profile-Connersville, Indiana
The role of the canal in the development of the city.

Franklin County History
A brief history of the county, including Brookville and Metamora, including reference to the canal.

"Millville Lock 24, Whitewater Canal - Metamora, Indiana" Waymark
A description, current photo and map of the restored lock, located downstream of Metarmora.

Historic Metamora, Inc.
A brief history of the canal in Metamora. Links to related sites.

Historic Metamora Indiana
A description and brief history of the canal, and information on the current historic site.

History of Connersville Indiana
A brief history of the town, including the role of the canal in its development.

Moment of Indiana History: Scripts - Whitewater Canal
A brief history of the canal. Links to related sites.

Old Metamora
Information about the historic canal town. Virtual tour, current photographs, links to related sites.

Village Profile - Brookville, Indiana
The role of the canal in the development of the city

West Harrison Description & History
The role of the canal in the development of the city

Whitewater Canal
A history of the canal and description of current remains. Current photos and links to related sites.

Whitewater Canal
A brief history of the canal and current photo.

Whitewater Canal
A link to a description and comment on its historical significance.

Whitewater Canal Company Receipts
Photos of pay receipts from the canal company.

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.

Whitewater Canal Trail, Inc.
Extracts From The Internal Improvements Act of 1836, links to related sites and current photos.

 

General

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.

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.

Canal Systems of Indiana and Ohio
A map of canal systems in the two states.

Canals in Indiana
A map of the canal system and brief histories of the principal canals. Includes historical photos.

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.

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.

Indiana Transportation Historical Markers Index
An index of state transportation-related historical markers, including those for the canals.

Map of Indiana Canals 1805-1915
A map of completed and proposed canals.

Moment of Indiana History: Scripts - The Canal Era
A brief history of canals in the state.

Proposed Canals in Indiana
A map of the proposed canal system throughout Indiana

Transportation Developments in the Early Republic
An overview of early U.S. transportation development, development in Indiana, and reasons why failures occurred.