Union Canal

Union Canal (HM1L6Q)

Location: Reading, PA 19607 Berks County
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Country: United States of America
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N 40° 17.867', W 75° 55.559'

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In use, 1828-1884. It connected the Schuylkill at Reading with the Susquehanna at Middletown. About a mile east, at tip of Fritts Island, are remains of easternmost lock. It passed boats traveling to and from Philadelphia by way of Schuylkill Navigation.
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HM NumberHM1L6Q
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Year Placed1950
Placed ByPennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission
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Date Added Friday, June 19th, 2015 at 6:02am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18T E 421302 N 4461220
Decimal Degrees40.29778333, -75.92598333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 40° 17.867', W 75° 55.559'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds40° 17' 52.02" N, 75° 55' 33.54" W
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Area Code(s)215, 610
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1256 Morgantown Rd, Reading PA 19607, US
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