Historic Markers - Wabash and Erie Canal Groundbreaking 02.1992.2

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Wabash and Erie Canal Groundbreaking 02.1992.2

On February 22, 1832, ground was broken two blocks north for the canal, which would link Lake Erie at Toledo with the Ohio River at Evansville. Jordan Vigus, Canal Commissioner, Charles W. Ewing, Samuel Hanna, and Elias Murray participated in the ceremony. --- Location: 1716 West Main Street at Growth Avenue, NE corner, Fort Wayne.

Courtesy of Stephen L. Parker, AroundFortWayne.com .


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