French Creek Feeder

French Creek Feeder is a Pennsylvania historical marker in Crawford County, dedicated 1948.

Crawford County · dedicated 1948 · US 19 SW of Meadville and Eaglecrest Dr.

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The canal visible beyond the field was built 1827-1834. Repaired in 1841, it carried water from French Creek to Conneaut Lake, reservoir for the Erie Extension canal, which operated between Erie and New Castle , 1844-71.

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French Creek Feeder

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