Delaware and Hudson Canal
The Delaware and Hudson Canal was the first venture of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company, which would later build the Delaware and Hudson Railway. Between 1828 and 1899, the canal's barges carried anthracite coal from the mines of northeastern Pennsylvania to the Hudson River and thence to market in New York City.
| Delaware and Hudson Canal | |
|---|---|
A remaining section of the canal in Sullivan County, NY, used as a linear park | |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 108 miles (174 km) |
| Locks | 108 |
| Maximum height above sea level | 1,075 ft (328 m) |
| Status | Closed, partially infilled |
| Navigation authority | |
Delaware and Hudson Canal | |
| NRHP reference No. | 68000051 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | November 24, 1968 |
| Designated NHL | November 24, 1968 |
| History | |
| Original owner | Delaware and Hudson Canal Company |
| Construction began | 1825 |
| Date of first use | 1828 |
| Date closed | 1902 |
| Geography | |
| Start point | Honesdale, PA |
| End point | Kingston, NY |
Construction of the canal involved some major feats of civil engineering, and resulted in the development of some new technologies, particularly in rail transport. Its operation stimulated the city's growth and encouraged settlement in the sparsely populated region. Unlike many other canals of that era, the canal remained a profitable private operation for most of its existence.
The canal was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1968.
The canal was abandoned during the early 20th century, and much of it was subsequently drained and filled. Some fragments remain in New York and Pennsylvania.