Looking Back – Macedon and the Erie Canal

What’s in a name? On older maps you’ll see the names Macedon Locks, Lockville and Macedonville directly linking our community of Macedon to the Erie Canal. This year will be the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal. Like these names, Macedon has gone through many changes these past 200 years. Officially founded in 1823, Macedon preceded the official opening of the Erie Canal by three years.

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