Morris Canal - Wikipedia
WebThe Morris Canal (1829–1924) was a 107-mile (172 km) common carrier anthracite coal canal across northern New Jersey that connected the two industrial canals in Easton, Pennsylvania across the Delaware River from its western terminus at Phillipsburg, New Jersey to New York Harbor and New York City through …
Morris Canal – Canal Society of New Jersey
WebExplore the Morris Canal. In 1824 the Morris Canal & Banking Company (MC&BC) was chartered to build a canal that would carry coal, mined in Pennsylvania, to developing markets along the eastern seaboard.
The Morris Canal in New Jersey - njskylands.com
WebThe Morris Canal was the brainchild of Morristown businessman George Macculloch, who envisioned a commerce route that could surmount North Jersey's rugged terrain to ship coal, iron ore, farm produce and other products across the state.
Morris Canal – Jersey City, New Jersey - Atlas Obscura
WebJun 11, 2021 · Discover Morris Canal in Jersey City, New Jersey: Once considered a marvel of engineering, this 107-mile canal played an integral role in building New York City.
Morris Canal (1836 - 1924) - The Official Web Site for The State …
WebJan 26, 2005 · Morris Canal (1836 - 1924) The Morris Canal connected the Delaware River at Phillipsburg, New Jersey with the Hudson River at Jersey City. An engineering marvel of its time, it climbed 914 feet and descended 760 feet through 102 miles by means of locks and inclined planes.
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MORRIS CANAL
WebToday, the Morris Canal Greenway, a partnership between local communities and the Canal Society of New Jersey, seeks to preserve the surviving historic remains of the canal, inter-pret canal sites, and offer recreational opportunities to the public. General Information. Length of main canal: • Phillipsburg to Jersey City. Length of Pompton Feeder:
Morris Canal - Wikiwand
WebThe Morris Canal (1829–1924) was a 107-mile (172 km) common carrier anthracite coal canal across northern New Jersey that connected the two industrial canals in Easton, Pennsylvania across the Delaware River from its western terminus at Phillipsburg, New Jersey to New York Harbor and New York City through …
Exploring New Jersey’s Morris Canal – Erie Canal Museum
WebA brief overview of New Jersey’s historic Morris Canal. In 1824 the Morris Canal & Banking Company (MC&BC) was chartered to build a canal that would carry coal, mined in Pennsylvania, to developing markets along the eastern seaboard.
Canal History – Canal Society of New Jersey
WebThe Morris Canal served north New Jersey, ascending nearly 1,000 feet utilizing a succession of locks and water-powered inclined planes to traverse the Highlands mountains, providing an efficient shipping route from Phillipsburg to Jersey City, a distance of 102 miles.
Morris Canal | VisitNJ.org
WebOverview. The Morris Canal connected the Delaware River at Phillipsburg, New Jersey with the Hudson River at Jersey City. An engineering marvel of its time, it climbed 914 feet and descended 760 feet through 102 miles by means of locks and inclined planes.
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