jan 1, 1825 - Ernie Canal 1825
Description:
In New York State, the Erie Canal was completed in 1825. It created a water route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes, running 363 miles (584 km) from the Hudson River to Lake Erie. Shipping goods through the canal cost only a fraction of what it cost to ship overland.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1825
Now
~ 200 years ago