The historical society touched on the importance of the marker, “In 1837, along the Miami & Erie Canal, the thriving village of Amsterdam was decimated by the 1849 cholera epidemic.” ...

The Erie Canal lasted in New Castle from 1840 to 1871. It transported people, produce and goods such as iron ore, limestone and coal during the 1800s before railroads, paved roads and cars.

“June, July, August, we’ll be here Wednesday through Sunday to take you on a historic trip through the Miami-Erie Canal here at Providence Metropark,“ McFarland said.

The boat is powered by two mules that hook up to the tow line and walk the boat through the Miami-Erie Canal. To celebrate, Metroparks announced it will be holding a big event this weekend.

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The Miami Canal, which started construction 200 years ago in Middletown, was the “key element in the development” of the city. To celebrate the bicentennial, the Middletown Historical Society ...

The boat is powered by two mules that hook up to the tow line and walk the boat through the Miami-Erie Canal. To celebrate, Metroparks announced it will be holding a big event this weekend.

“June, July, August, we’ll be here Wednesday through Sunday to take you on a historic trip through the Miami-Erie Canal here at Providence Metropark,“ McFarland said.