Indiana, Huntington County, Roanoke
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First lock west of summit level of Wabash and Erie Canal (connected Lake Erie with Ohio River in 1853). Known as Dickey Lock. Built as Lock 1, 1834-1835, of wood construction; renumbered Lock 4 as result of canal completion to Ohio line (1840). Remnants of arch culvert nearby. Canal important to founding of Roanoke.
(Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Waterways & Vessels) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
First lock west of summit level of Wabash and Erie Canal (connected Lake Erie with Ohio River in 1853). Known as Dickey Lock. Built as Lock 1, 1834-1835, of wood construction; renumbered Lock 4 as result of canal completion to Ohio line (1840). Remnants of arch culvert nearby. Canal important to founding of Roanoke.(Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Waterways & Vessels) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.