Historical Marker

Pennsylvania Canal

River Rd. (PA 32) between Old Mill Ln. and Hillside Ln., N of New Hope · N of New Hope · Bucks

Inscription

A system of State-built public works to connect Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Lake Erie. The Delaware Division, Bristol-Easton, begun 1827; operated by the State 1831-58, and by private owners to 1931. A State Park since 1940.

Location

AddressRiver Rd. (PA 32) between Old Mill Ln. and Hillside Ln., N of New Hope

CityN of New Hope

CountyBucks

StatePennsylvania

Coordinates40.387910, -74.963170

Sources

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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