Erie Canal

Part of the Erie Canal, in 1907

TheErie Canalis acanalinNew York State.It runs for 365 miles from theHudson RivertoLake Erie.It connects theGreat Lakeswith theAtlantic Ocean.The State authorized it in 1808, and it was built between 1818 and 1825. It was the first route between the eastern coast of the United States and theGreat Lakes.The Canal caused a burst of population in western New York. It also helpedNew York Citybecome a large port. Today, the Canal is part of theNew York State Canal System.

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