'America's Canal Town' Is An Idyllic 1800s Restored Ohio Village With Gardens And Shops

Ohio's lovingly restored 1800s canal‑era village invites you to stroll cobblestone streets, ride a horse‑drawn boat, browse ...
The Times-Reporter

Hooked on History: Ohio & Erie Canal brought prosperity to residents of Tuscarawas County

Construction of the Ohio & Erie Canal through eastern Ohio began in 1825. In Tuscarawas County, work on the waterway began in 1827. Opening of the canal helped to double the price for wheat and led to ...
NBC4 Columbus

How Ohio’s waterways shaped the state, and the nation

This is part of NBC4’s ongoing series about the America 250 Ohio celebration, highlighting Ohio’s contributions to the nation ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebration in 2026. COLUMBUS, Ohio ...
Times Union

The Erie Canal built New York. But it came with a cost.

Success may have many fathers, but the Erie Canal, 200 years old this fall, owes its success to at least one mother: Mother Nature. When the last great glacier melted in this region, it left behind an ...

Founders revealed Akron’s name 200 years ago | Local history

This week in local history, Akron unveiled its name, welcomed students, arrested chiropractors, suspended police and ...
The Repository

Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition's Scenic Byway Road Rally set for July 12

The Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition's fifth annual Scenic Byway Road Rally is July 12. The family-friendly event showcases historic and cultural sites along the Ohio & Erie Canalway America’s Byway ...