This Day In History - Erie Canal Opens 1825

Erie Canal Opens 1825

Thursday, October 26, 2023

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Event Description

The Erie Canal opens, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River. Governor DeWitt Clinton of New York, thedriving force behind the project, led the opening ceremonies and rode thecanal boat Seneca Chief from Buffalo to New York City

Event Location

Lockport, New York, USA