Wabash & Erie Canal Park Delphi, Indiana, county seat of Carroll County. Their Facebook description states: Visit the only navigable section of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana! Enjoy the Museum, Village, Canal Boat Tours, miles of Scenic Trails. Canal Park attractions include an interpretive center, pioneer village, replica canal boat tours, trail & towpath system, canal boat playground, campground, museum and gift shop. Conference Center is available to rent for weddings, receptions, family reunions, special events, business conferences and more. Ask about the Little White Chapel for smaller weddings. The “Delphi” Canal Boat is also available for private charters for up to 30 people.
Website: https://wabasheriecanalpark.org/.
January 20, 2023 post by Wabash & Erie Canal Park on Facebook.
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We are excited to use it to drop some Wabash & Erie Canal fun facts each week, so give us a follow and learn something new!
In November 2022 they posted ten days of WABASH & ERIE CANAL FACTS AND FAQ's with photos and maps. We include the first sentence from each below, click the date to read the complete Facebook post.
- WABASH & ERIE CANAL FACTS AND FAQ'S: Day 1 - November 3, 2022 - Welcome to a mini-series we are posting for the next ten days, and we hope you learn something new about our organization and the history we seek to preserve.
- WABASH & ERIE CANAL FACTS AND FAQ'S: Day 2 - November 4, 2022 - Many visitors are astonished at the beauty and scenery of Canal Park, and we often hear, "You are so fortunate to have such a beautiful outdoor space!"
- WABASH & ERIE CANAL FACTS AND FAQ'S: Day 3 - November 5, 2022 -
Today we'll talk about everyone's favorite topic: TAXES! But seriously, you may be surprised to learn that Carroll County Wabash & Erie Canal Inc. is not a government-affiliated entity and we don't take a penny of city, county, or state taxes.
- WABASH & ERIE CANAL FACTS AND FAQ'S: Day 4 - November 6, 2022 -
When visitors see how long the Wabash & Erie Canal was, they sometimes ask where else they can go see it. The unfortunate truth is that we are one of the VERY few spots along the full route where you can clearly see the canal as it once was! The canal brought extensive and rapid change to Indiana, and yet it is a "hidden wonder" today. Here are a few quick examples of how the Wabash & Erie transformed the Hoosier State.
- WABASH & ERIE CANAL FACTS AND FAQ's: Day 5 - November 7, 2022 -
Sometimes visitors stop in and they are disappointed to learn that the boat or Pioneer Village isn't open on the day of their visit. If we're a historical park, why aren't all the attractions open daily?
- WABASH & ERIE CANAL FACTS AND FAQ's: Day 6 - November 9, 2022 - Today's fact is one that often shocks guests: Wabash & Erie Canal Park is, in fact, private property! The common assumption is that our outdoor spaces are part of Delphi's public park system. While the City offers many wonderful outdoor destinations, we are a separate, non-government organization.
- WABASH & ERIE CANAL FACTS AND FAQ's: Day 7 - November 9, 2022 - with photo and profile map states: Every so often, a visitor will refer to our canal as "a river," "creek," "stream," or some other naturally-occurring waterway. We don't like to be too picky, but canals are completely different because they are artificial! During Indiana's early years, water transportation was essential. In Delphi, we are next to the Wabash River and Deer Creek. But these waterways weren't enough to bring widespread commerce and development to our area. Why?
- WABASH & ERIE CANAL FACTS AND FAQ's: Day 8 - November 10, 2022 -
In honor of the incredible weather we're having, let's talk about fishing Are there fish in the water here at Canal Park? YES, and you are welcome to come try your luck! While we do not actively stock the canal, there are still a variety of fish that reside and thrive in there. Our friend George, pictured here, said that he has caught (and released) crappie, largemouth bass, walleye, grass pike, yellow bullhead catfish, and others!
- WABASH & ERIE CANAL FACTS AND FAQ's: Day 9 - November 11, 2022 - When people hear that there's a museum to visit in Delphi, there can be some skepticism out there: "What sort of museum can I expect in a town of 3,000 people?" As it turns out, you can expect a top-quality, engaging experience! When the museum opened, it was named best volunteer-driven museum in the United States Most of the museum was built by volunteers, which is a testament to the resourceful generosity of our community in Carroll County.
- 468 Club is an informal association of donors who lend operational support to the Wabash & Erie Canal organizationin Delphi, Indiana.
February 24, 2023 post by Wabash & Erie Canal Park on Facebook:
James S. Hinton was the first African-American Hoosier to be elected to statewide office, but did you know his first trailblazing role was with the Wabash & Erie Canal? Check out this week's video to learn more!