Historical Marker

Erie Extension Canal

Sharpsville Area Recreation Park on Kelly Rd. at N end of Sharpsville · Sharpsville · Mercer

Inscription

Route of travel and trade, Pittsburgh to Great Lakes 1840-1871. Important to the Western Pennsylvania Iron Industry before the rise of the railroads. Lock #10, a guard lock, represents the only remaining canal lock.

Location

AddressSharpsville Area Recreation Park on Kelly Rd. at N end of Sharpsville

CitySharpsville

CountyMercer

StatePennsylvania

Coordinates41.267790, -80.470920

Sources

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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