19TH CENTURY U.S. CANALS

New York

 

 

German Flatts (Herkimer) Canal

Also see Western Inland Lock Navigation

 

Digital Public Library of America
Links to historic survey maps.

 

Early New York State Waterways & the Inland Lock & Navigation Company

Includes a brief history of the canal.


History Of The Town Of German Flatts
A brief history of the community, including reference to the canal.
 

New York State Historical Newspapers
A set of articles making reference to the canal.

 

Petition from the Citizens of the Town of German Flatts

An 1829 letter regarding an issue with the canal.


The German Flatts Canal – 1798
An extensive history of the canal.   Includes maps, current photos and archeological research.

 

Rev. October, 2023