Erie Canal (may 23, 1784 – aug 8, 1793)
Description:
The completion of the Erie Canal spurred the first great westward movement of American settlers, gave access to the rich land and resources west of the Appalachians and made New York the preeminent commercial city in the United States.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 23, 1784
aug 8, 1793
~ 9 years and 2 months