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View of Clinton's Ditch, Pilgrimport

Historic Site #:05-071   (Exists)   Type: I1 Town:Lyons
Site Name:View of Clinton's Ditch, PilgrimportGPS Coordinates:43.09203, -76.97021
Address:Near intersection of Pilgrimport and Lyons-Lock Berlin Rd.
Description:
 
Facing east, the first Erie Canal--Clinton;s Ditch (used with permission L A Jorgensen)
 
Historic narrative:
The Erie Canal (Clinton's Ditch) originally went north around the hill to go into Lock Berlin and Clyde. Remnants of that canal are seen along the south side of the Lyons-Lock Berlin Road almost to Storm Rd.

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