Upper Locks View

Upper Locks View (HM1GGG)

Location: Lockport, NY 14094 Niagara County
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Country: United States of America
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N 43° 10.257', W 78° 41.587'

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The canal ride from Rochester to Lockport was some what of a lark. The Long Level, as it was known, was a 63 mile trip uninterrupted by locks. The approach to Lockport, after all, marked the next to last stop in a long, weary trip across the state. The only challenge that stood between the boat and the western terminus of the canal in Buffalo was the flight of locks in Lockport.

It wasn?t uncommon for boat captains to quicken the pace to gain a margin of time, in the event there were delays getting through the locks. The ascent to the top of the Escarpment, up more than sixty feet in five gigantic steps, was an exhilarating experience. Even the captain and the crew were excited to "sail uphill."

Lockport itself was an interesting town. Travellers could pass the time watching the busy locks in the event they were delayed. Sightseeing and shopping were also very popular actives. Lockport had a reputation for fine shops and hotel accommodations. The most appealing aspect about Lockport was its frontier look, something visitors expected when traveling to the legendary West.


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Marquis de Lafayette (1757-1834) was a French army Captain who sympathized with the American cause during the Revolution. He volunteered his services to Congress and became a Major General in the Continental Army. The counter considered him a great hero. He was invited to Lockport in June of 1826 where he marveled at the engineering genius that produced the twin fight of locks.
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HM NumberHM1GGG
Series This marker is part of the Erie Canal series
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Marker Number8
Placed ByNew York State Canals
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Date Added Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 at 10:14am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17T E 687511 N 4782382
Decimal Degrees43.17095000, -78.69311667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 43° 10.257', W 78° 41.587'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds43° 10' 15.42" N, 78° 41' 35.22" W
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Area Code(s)716, 585
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 2 Erie Canal Heritage Trail, Lockport NY 14094, US
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