Erie Canal Opens

Historical Context Note

Lucas Paul Richert (University of Saskatchewan)
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On 26 October, Erie Canal opened. The first boat left Buffalo that day and reached New York City on 4 November.

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Citation: Richert, Lucas Paul. "Erie Canal Opens". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2009 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=5951, accessed 26 November 2024.]

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