Dewitt Clinton approved the idea from a man in debtor's prison who wrote letters of the idea at the time to the state, However other lawmakers thought it was a stupid idea and later it was referred to as Clinton's ditch because of DeWitt Clinton.
DeWitt Clinton proposed the construction of the Erie Canal.
De Witt Clinton built the canal.
Construction of the Erie Canal started on July 4, 1817.
Construction on the Erie Canal started on July 4, 1817.
Construction began in 1817.
The Ohio and Erie Canal linked Cleveland with Lake Erie.
Began construction in 1817Finished construction in 1825
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Construction of the Erie Canal began July 4, 1817 and was completed October 26, 1825
The construction of the Erie Canal brought food to New York City and many European immigrants used it to find land to farm.
Erie Canal in New York
The canal that connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean is known as the Erie Canal. The Erie Canal connects New York City and the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. The Canal started construction on July 4, 1817 and was officially opened on October 26, 1825 (even though it was first used on May 17, 1821).
The Erie Canal Museum was created in 1962. It has new exhibits because it is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the start of construction.
The Erie Canal Museum was created in 1962. It has new exhibits because it is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the start of construction.