19TH CENTURY U.S. CANALS

Vermont

 

 

White River Falls (Wilder, Olcott's) Canal

 

Canals of the Connecticut River - The Canal at Wilder
A brief history of the canal, located between Hartland and North Hartland, with a link to additional information.
 

Essays in the Earlier History of American Corporations – 1917
A brief history is on page 169.

 

History of Hartford, Vermont, July 4, 1761-April 4, 1889
A brief history is on page 132.

 

Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, Volume 15 – 1904
A brief history begins on page 414.

 

The White River Falls on the Connecticut River, Olcott, and Wilder

Includes historical photos of the lock remains.


Two Reports made by Committees Appointed by the Directors of the Association for improving the navigation of Connecticut River above Hartford – 1825
A brief description is on page 10.

 

Vermont History – 1915
A brief history begins on page 76.

 

Wilder Canal

A brief history and description of the canal.


Rev. March, 2025