The local source of coal was Coal Hill, located in the west end of Tallmadge Township. This coal not only fueled Akron’s steam-driven industries beginning in the l850’s but large amounts went by canal through … more
Welcome to ohiowaterways.com! If you are here, it is likely that you are working on a project with me and are contemplating making a contribution to the site.
Ohiowaterways describes life along the Ohio Canal and the Little Cuyahoga River that run through Akron, Ohio. The form of the site is an illustrated dictionary. The dictionary contains information about plants, animals, built things, organizations, and culture and landscape found along the canal and the river. The dictionary is open ended, that is, there can be more entries added and as many different kinds of illustrations of the entries as are presented by participants. A single definition can have many different illustrations. Some could be drawings, others photographs or videos.
If you have an idea for the site please contact me. If you have a definition or an illustration you may email it to me by using the address to the left.
Thank you,
Donna Webb
Continental divide
A ridge separating rivers that flow to opposite sides of a continent. The continental divide separating the rivers draining into Lake Erie from those draining into the Ohio River runs through Summit Lake, just to … more
Cordwood
Wood cut in 4 foot lengths from along the canal. Chopped during the winter months, it was hauled and piled along the sides of the canal and boated to Cleveland during the summer and fall.
Crab apple
(Malus ioensis) A wild form of the common apple with small, sour fruit Found behind the Mustill Store. Used for cider and jelly by early inhabitants along the canal and eaten by deer, raccoons and … more
Crack Willow
(Salix fragilis) A European tree that escaped from yards. Willows love growing near water and are therefore found along the canal and the Cuyahoga River.