Pennsylvania Canal (Juniata Division)
Inscription
This Division was built in 1828-33. It extended to the eastern end of the Allegheny Portage Railroad at Hollidaysburg, a distance of 127 miles. Just west of here, the Canal crossed the Juniata by an aqueduct which was used until 1901. Abutment and piers remain.
Location
AddressUS 11 & 15 (E side), SW of Amity Hall and NE of Duncannon
CitySW of Amity Hall and NE of Duncannon
CountyPerry
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.400650, -77.034120
Sources
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