Genesee Valley Canal
The Genesee Valley Canal is a former canal that operated in western New York between 1840 and 1878. It ran for a length of 124 miles, passing through 106 locks. Its course was later used by the Genesee Valley Canal Railroad and today comprises portions of the Genesee Valley Greenway.
| Genesee Valley Canal | |
|---|---|
Aqueduct in Portageville, New York over the Genesee River | |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 124 miles (200 km) |
| Locks | 106 |
| Status | closed |
| History | |
| Original owner | New York State |
| Date of first use | September 1, 1840 |
| Date completed | 1862 |
| Date closed | September 30, 1878 |
| Geography | |
| Start point | Erie Canal in Rochester, New York |
| End point | Allegheny River near Olean, New York |
| Branch(es) | Dansville branch |
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