jan 1, 1825 - Erie Canal
Description:
The Erie Canal is a historic waterway that is 363 miles long. The construction ended in 1825. It connected Lake Erie to the Hudson River and led engineers to build other waterways in the coming years. The Erie Canal was used for transporting goods, materials, and passengers. It also gave the west states direct acces to the Atlantic.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1825
Now
~ 201 years ago