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Clinton's Ditch, Blow down area

Historic Site #:09-101   (Exists)   Type: I1 Town:Palmyra
Site Name:Clinton's Ditch, Blow down area GPS Coordinates:43.04588, -77.16817
Address:4447 Palmyra-Newark Rd. Palmyra NY west of 4417 Rt. 31, Palmyra, NY
Description:
In August 2018 high winds blew down many trees along NYS Route 31 in this area making it easier to see the path of Clinton's Ditch. If driving westward, begin watching the north side of the road as you pass the dirt road to the cottages (43.04025, -77.16319). The muddy, used-as-storage, area was the first canal. As you continue west you can watch the first canal angle toward the Barge Canal.



 
At the end of the grassy lawn is Clinton's Ditch.
 
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