About this property
The Cincinnati and Whitewater Canal Tunnel is a historic abandoned canal tunnel in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Ohio. Located within the village of Cleves near Cincinnati, it was constructed in 1837 as part of the Whitewater Canal system. Since the canal's closure, it has largely been forgotten, but it has been designated a historic site. After Indiana began building the Whitewater Canal in the 1830s, Ohio businessmen urged the construction of an extension from the canal to Cincinnati. The resulting Cincinnati and Whitewater Canal was completed in 1843, including a canal tunnel near the village of North Bend, which was finished six years before the canal opened for business.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 01000562. It was listed on May 24, 2001.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Cincinnati and Whitewater Canal Tunnel listed on the National Register?
Cincinnati and Whitewater Canal Tunnel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 24, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Cincinnati and Whitewater Canal Tunnel?
Cincinnati and Whitewater Canal Tunnel is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cincinnati and Whitewater Canal Tunnel?
The period of significance for Cincinnati and Whitewater Canal Tunnel is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1837.
Can I research the history near Cincinnati and Whitewater Canal Tunnel?
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