About this property
The Lockington Locks are a group of canal locks on the former Miami and Erie Canal in Lockington, Ohio, United States. Built beginning in 1833, the locks opened for regular use in 1845. The system consists of seven locks: six together at one end, and a seventh at the southern end. Along with features such as basins to allow canal boats to turn around, the locks stretch for 3.75 miles (6.04 km) between Lockington in far southern Shelby County and Washington Township in far northern Miami County.
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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 69000147. It was listed on December 16, 1969.
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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 Lockington Locks Historical Area listed on the National Register?
Lockington Locks Historical Area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 16, 1969.
What type of historic resource is Lockington Locks Historical Area?
Lockington Locks Historical Area is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lockington Locks Historical Area?
The period of significance for Lockington Locks Historical Area is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1833.
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