Miami and Erie Canal

The Miami and Erie Canal was an early method of transportation. The canal was completed in 1828 and provided year-round shipping to Cincinnati. The location of State Route 4 in Hamilton is the former path of the canal.

The Excello, the last canal boat to leave Middletown, 1906 Children swimming in the Canal near Middletown

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*The Excello, the last canal boat to leave Middletown, 1906*	Children swimming in the Canal near Middletown

This site was created by the Butler County Historical Society Those with questions, comments, or additional information are encouraged to contact the Society.

This site was created by the Butler County Historical Society
Those with questions, comments, or additional information are encouraged to contact the Society.