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96-25 Ohio and Erie Canal Lock 22

Side A: The Ohio and Erie Canal Lock 22, constructed from 1830-1831, is the only canal lock in Groveport. Constructed by W.H. Richardson as part of his $2,937 bid to build section 52 of the canal, the sandstone lock is 117 feet long and ten feet deep and has a sixteen foot wide channel. Its purpose was to raise and lower canal boats to meet the changing terrain. The canal’s presence helped fuel commercial and population growth in Groveport in the 19th century by providing a fast and reliable form of transportation to move people, goods, and services to and from the Ohio frontier. It was also a source of recreation as residents used its waters for fishing, row boating, and ice skating. The canal basin at the western end of Lock 22 was a favorite spot for ice skating parties.
Side B: Same
Sponsors: Groveport Heritage and Preservation Society, Ohio Historical Society
Address: 7370 Groveport Rd, 
Groveport, 
OH, 
43125
Location: 1/4 mile NW behind the Groveport Aquatic/Recreating Park. Paved path leads to lock and marker
Latitude: 39.8545258
Longitude: -82.8726258