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Official Completion
- When
- October 26, 1825
- Where
- Albany, New York
The entire Erie Canal was officially completed on October 26, 1825, connecting Albany to Buffalo.
The canal was officially completed on October 26, 1825. This completion connected Albany, New York, to Buffalo and Lake Erie, providing a navigable waterway that reduced transportation costs across the Appalachians.
Sources
- Erie Canal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
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