The Wabash & Erie Canal was an important piece of local history. At a time when movement of goods was often hindered, it opened up trade and shipping when roads were still primitive. Shown in the photo is a sign indicating the site of a feeder dam for the canal. I am told by the Wabash County Historical Museum a feeder dam essentially blocked up small races and streams/creeks to supply a constant flow of water to the canal. It was located at Lagro in Wabash County. Not shown in the photo is what used to be the tow path for the canal. The canal required a constant flow of water because of both spillage and leakage. There are other interesting canal remnants to see nearby.
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