National Historic Landmark

Miami And Erie Canal, Deep Cut

Spencerville, Allen County, Ohio
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
66000603

About this property

The Miami and Erie Canal Deep Cut is a well-preserved long section of the Miami and Erie Canal near Spencerville in western Ohio. The 6,600-foot (2,000 m) segment represents one of the major construction efforts of the canal; in order to avoid using locks to go over a ridge, the canal was dug deeply into it, far more than the 5-foot (1.5 m) depth of the canal itself. Workers dug the canal bed up to 52 feet (16 m) into the blue clay ridge that separated the St. Marys and Auglaize River watersheds. It is a United States National Historic Landmark. The cut is owned by the state and managed jointly by Johnny Appleseed MetroParks and the Heritage Trails Park District as Deep Cut Historical Park, with multi-use trails and a picnic area.

Location

Spencerville, Allen County, Ohio
40.68857, -84.36549

Categories

INDUSTRYCOMMERCE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Miami And Erie Canal, Deep Cut listed on the National Register?

Miami And Erie Canal, Deep Cut was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Miami And Erie Canal, Deep Cut?

Miami And Erie Canal, Deep Cut is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Miami And Erie Canal, Deep Cut a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Miami And Erie Canal, Deep Cut has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Miami And Erie Canal, Deep Cut?

The period of significance for Miami And Erie Canal, Deep Cut is recorded as the industrial era.

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