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Illinois and Michigan Canal

Ottawa, IL , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 41° 21' 10.379988", -88° 50' 31.620012"
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This historic artery of travel was commenced in 1836 and finished in 1848. By carrying pioneers and their produce between Lake Michigan and the Illinois Valley, it figured largely in the development of Northern Illinois. Superseded by the Deep Waterway after fifty years of use, it is now devoted to recreational purposes.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
Illinois and Michigan Canal Historical Marker Location Map, Ottawa, Illinois Map