19TH CENTURY U.S. CANALS

Massachusetts

 

 

Jeremiah's Gutter

 

Cape Cod and the Old Colony
A 1920 description of the former canal begins on page 80.
 

Cape Cod Canal II?
A brief history of the canal.
 

Cape Cod Library of Local History and Genealogy
A brief description is on page 896.

 

Eastham, Massachusetts, 1651-1951
A brief history of the canal begins on page 39.   Current photo.

 

Historical Marker [First Cape Cod Canal] - Orleans, MA
Text of the marker.

 

In Search of Jeremiah's Gutter video


Jeremiah’s Gutter
A brief history and description.  Links to related sites.

 

Jeremiah’s Gutter
A brief history and description of the canal.

 

Jeremiah's Gutter - The First Cape Cod Canal
A brief description and history of the canal.
 

Storms and Shipwrecks of New England
A story about a shipwreck involving the canal begins on page 30.

 

The Enduring Shore: A History of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket
The role of the canal in avoiding the British blockade during the War of 1812 begins on page 229.

 

The Story of the Original Cape Cod Canal

Includes current photos.


What was Jeremiah’s Gutter?
A brief history and description.

 

Rev. June, 2023