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Enlarged Canal east of Lyons

Historic Site #:05-075   (Exists)   Type: I1 Town:Lyons
Site Name:Enlarged Canal east of LyonsGPS Coordinates:43.06094, -76.9747
Address:6 Old State route 31, Lyons, NY 14489
Description:
Across from Legasse Iron Works is a parking area for those hiking the old canal path.

 
Enlarged Canal showing abutment for crossing on the far side.
 
Historic narrative:
After the Erie Canal left downtown Lyons, it traveled east to a basin near the current High School. the Enlarged Canal then angled south toward Cole Road and Old State Route 31.

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