Canal & Coal History (Pocono Mountains, Poconos)

The history of the Delaware & Hudson canal is one of industrial ingenuity, engineering, and infrastructure investment. In order to bring coal to heat homes and power industry in the urban centers, a group of investors formed and created the Delaware & Hudson Canal Company and made their fortunes transporting coal from Pennsylvania east to New York City.

The canals were a critical part of early economic growth in Northeastern Pennsylvania. To learn more about the canals, go to dhthc.org. The 2 DVD set of the full documentary can be purchased at the Visitor Center or the Wayne County Historical Society in Honesdale, http://www.waynehistorypa.org. Explore the Pocono Mountains! Thank you for watching and please subscribe to our channel.

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