Lewisburg Cross-Cut Canal
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Completed in 1833 as a part of Pennsylvania Canal. It was 5/8 mile long and had 3 lift locks. A dam provided slack water, enabling boats to cross the river, thus creating a great trade center here.
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Near here John Jacob Leroy was killed by Indians on Oct. 16, 1755, following the Penn's Creek Massacre.
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Organized by Presbyterian pioneers, 1773; broken up by Indian raids.
Col. John Kelly
Outstanding Indian fighter of Buffalo Valley.