Pennsylvania Historical Markers in Perry County

Pennsylvania Canal

PENNSYLVANIA CANAL (SUSQUEHANNA DIVISION)

Built 1828-31; operated until 1901. It extended from Duncan’s Island to Northumberland. In its 41-mile course, the Division embraced 13 locks, 7 aqueducts, old Shamokin Dam, and West Branch Towpath Bridge. Traces of the canal can be seen at points along this road.

US 11 and 15 just N of Amity Hall. Erected June 12, 1952.

PENNSYLVANIA CANAL (SUSQUEHANNA DIVISION)

Here is Lift-Lock No. 5 of this Division. Through it thousands of canal boats, bearing products from various points along the North and West Branches of the Susquehanna, passed annually until 1901, with their destination Philadelphia, New York, and Baltimore.

US 11 and 15 just N of Liverpool. Erected June 12, 1952.

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