The Erie Canal: A Transformative 'Big Ditch' in America's History
Two hundred years ago, DeWitt Clinton boarded a canal boat by the shores of Lake Erie, marking the beginning of a new era in American history.
On October, Clinton's vessel, the Seneca Chief, embarked from Buffalo, the westernmost port of the newly constructed Erie Canal, and made its way east to Albany, 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 full of Lake Erie water were disgorged into the Atlantic.
The Erie Canal, now a National Historic Monument, has had a lasting impact on American history, even inspiring young politicians like Abraham Lincoln, who dreamed of becoming "the DeWitt Clinton of Illinois."
Author's summary: The Erie Canal transformed America 200 years ago.
- The Erie Canal is a National Historic Monument.
- It was constructed 200 years ago.
- Abraham Lincoln was inspired by DeWitt Clinton's achievement.
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