Pennsylvania Canal (West Branch Division)

Pennsylvania Canal (West Branch Division) is a Pennsylvania historical marker in Lycoming County, dedicated 1952.

Lycoming County · dedicated 1952 · Lycoming Mall Dr.. (SR 2014) near junction with John Brady Dr. at bridge over creek (GPS coords. are

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This Division, built 1828-1834, extended from Northumberland to Farrandsville. Used to Lock Haven until 1889, to Muncy Dam until 1901. Beyond the woods to the south, 1400 feet of vertical wall, 22 feet high, built along the river, support the old towpath.

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Pennsylvania Canal (West Branch Division)

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