The Ohio Canal and Licking County

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Program Type:

Local History

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description

Event Details

The Ohio Erie Canal’s groundbreaking ceremony took place on July 4, 1825, in what is now Heath. Upon completion, the canal would link Lake Erie and the Ohio River and pass through Licking County, creating an economic boon for the area. This program will provide an overview of the canal from its construction to its filling in 1908.