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On July 3, 1827, the first canal boat on the Ohio and Erie Canal left Akron, traveled through 41 locks and over 3 aqueducts along 37 miles (60 km) of canal, to arrive at Cleveland on July 4. While the average speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) may seem slow, canal boats could carry 10 tons of goods and were much more efficient than wagons over rutted trails.
Canal Winchester was founded in 1828 by Reuben Dove and John Colman. When construction of the Ohio & Erie Canal came through Dove's wheat field, he wanted to sue the state. The canal workmen instead convinced him that he would be better off laying out a town, because the area was midway between Columbus and Lancaster. [6]
Alfred Kelley (November 7, 1789—December 2, 1859) was a banker, canal builder, lawyer, railroad executive, and state legislator in the state of Ohio in the United States. He is considered by historians to be one of the most prominent commercial, financial, and political Ohioans of the first half of the 19th century.
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Canal Winchester Local School District Superintendent Kiya Hunt will provide an exclusive update on the state of the district, athletics, and more
The Wagnalls Memorial Foundation has awarded eight scholarships for a total of $14,500 to Bloom Carroll (BCHS) and Canal Winchester (CWHS graduates from the class of 2024.
(Canal Winchester) Democratic: June 28, 2017 – December 31, 2022 132nd 133rd 134th: Appointed to finish Bishoff's term. [4] Re-elected in 2018. Re-elected in 2020. Redistricted to the 5th district. Terrence Upchurch : Democratic: January 2, 2023 – present 135th: Redistricted from the 10th district and re-elected in 2022.