This 74
mile canal extends from the Ohio and Erie Canal at Boliver to
Glascow, Pennsylvania on the Ohio River. The objective of the
canal - to open commerce between the two waterways -
unfortunately was never met. Considered by many canal
enthusiasts to be the most scenic canal line in Ohio, the hilly
topography created engineering challenges and high costs for the
builders. A case in point is the Big Tunnel, which was over 3000
yards in length-the longest canal tunnel in the U.S. Present-day
Guilford Lake was originally built as a reservoir for the canal
before becoming a popular recreation area. Hanoverton, a canal
town, has many examples of historic buildings including the
beautifully restored Spread Eagle Tavern. The historic town of
Lisbon was home to the entrepreneurs who envisioned a canal that
would bring the trade of the West to the markets of the East
right through their town. Unfortunately, the canal operated for
less than two years and then at a loss. Further east, at Beaver
Creek State Park, several canal structures are present including
a lock and mill.
Mill on Canal at Magnolia