French Creek Feeder
Inscription
The canal visible beyond the field was built 1827-1834. Repaired in 1841, it carried water from French Creek to Conneaut Lake, reservoir for the Erie Extension canal, which operated between Erie and New Castle , 1844-71.
Location
AddressUS 19 SW of Meadville and Eaglecrest Dr.
CountyCrawford
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.557930, -80.185050
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