JOURNAL ARTICLE

Erie Canal Halfway Point Revisited.

  • Published In: New York Archives, 2025, v. 24, n. 3. P. 40 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: HUGHES, SUSAN 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "Erie Canal Halfway Point Revisited" by Susan Hughes explores the historical significance of the Erie Canal towpath in Memphis, New York, which was a crucial halfway stop along the original canal route. The Erie Canal, completed in 1825, fundamentally changed New York State by facilitating the transportation of goods and people, leading to growth and prosperity in communities like Canton, later renamed Memphis. Despite the canal's eventual decline and abandonment, the area now serves as part of the Empire State Trail, allowing visitors to experience the history of one of New York's greatest engineering feats. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New York Archives. 2025/01, Vol. 24, Issue 3, p40
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1535-7813
  • Accession Number:182317955
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