Erie Canal

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The Erie Canal allowed boats from New York City on the Hudson River to reach rural upstate New York and Lake Erie. As canals developed in America settlers were attracted to nearby communities because the canals provided access to markets. They could sell their products at distant markets, and buy products made far away. If an ancestor settled near a canal, you may be able to trace back to a place of origin on a connecting waterway.

Historical Background
The construction of the Erie Canal began

Canal Route
The Erie Canal connects the the Hudson River (and New York City) with Lake Erie, The canal follows the Mohawk River Valley west from Albany to reach Buffalo, New York. Communities on the Erie Canal include:

Albany (on the Hudson River)

Settlers
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