The Ohio and Erie canal carried freight traffic from 1827 to 1861. From 1862 to 1913, the canal served as a water source for industries and towns. During 1913, much of the canal system was abandoned after flooded severely damaged key section.

The Ohio and Erie canal carried freight traffic from 1827 to 1861. From 1862 to 1913, the canal served as a water source for industries and towns. During 1913, much of the canal system was abandoned after flooded severely damaged key section.