The Erie Canal: A Transformational Feat
Two hundred years ago, DeWitt Clinton boarded a canal boat on the shores of Lake Erie, marking the beginning of a new era.
On October, Clinton's vessel, the Seneca Chief, set off from Buffalo, the westernmost port of the newly constructed Erie Canal, and made its way to Albany and then down the Hudson River to New York City.
"the Wedding of the Waters"
This historic journey culminated on November 4 with a ceremonial event, where barrels of Lake Erie water were poured into the Atlantic.
- The Erie Canal is a National Historic Monument.
- It has been immortalized in folk song.
Abraham Lincoln, as a young politician, aspired to become "the DeWitt Clinton of Illinois", highlighting the canal's significant legacy.
Author's summary: The Erie Canal transformed America 200 years ago.
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