Fun Facts About the Erie Canal!
The Erie Canal is 363 miles long, extending from Albany to Buffalo.
There are 83 locks to solve the difference in elevation from sea level on the Hudson River to 565 feet at Lake Erie!
Mules and horses pulled the canal boats at 4 mph!
More than 300 bridges crossed the canal along its route.
The canal was enlarged due to increased traffic demands with construction occurring from 1836 to 1862.
The Erie Canal was so advanced for it's time that some even referred to it as the "Eighth Wonder of the World".
The Erie Canal is still used today, however, today it is used mainly for recreation (fun)!
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The Erie Canal is 363 miles long, extending from Albany to Buffalo.
There are 83 locks to solve the difference in elevation from sea level on the Hudson River to 565 feet at Lake Erie!
Mules and horses pulled the canal boats at 4 mph!
More than 300 bridges crossed the canal along its route.
The canal was enlarged due to increased traffic demands with construction occurring from 1836 to 1862.
The Erie Canal was so advanced for it's time that some even referred to it as the "Eighth Wonder of the World".
The Erie Canal is still used today, however, today it is used mainly for recreation (fun)!
Want to see how much you learned, or how much you think you know? Click on the button below to play "Erie Canal Who Wants to Be a Millionaire"! See how much money you can earn!
Primary Author: Mariah Strife, Last Edited: 10/29/13