Lock and Dam # 9, Philo, Ohio

812-623-5727

A series of 11 canal locks and dams were built along the Muskingum River in central Ohio between 1836 to 1841. This is the story behind Lock and Dam # 9 in Philo, Ohio.

GPS Location: 39º52'05.9"N 81º54'36.9"W

[srobert]

Imagine going back in time to see these locks in use! All the activity around the canals and the commerce they provided. This was the highway to move goods during an earlier time. All the hard work and hand work to build the canal system and so short lived! This was an amazing time! Thanks for sharing your travels!

[janetpuncheon]

My step-grandmother's father Albert Sheppard was lockmaster here for many years. I have many pictures of the locks and house from the early 1900's.

[B-rads]

50 minutes road trip yesterday to see this the lock was about full here just a few Feet when we were there

[clintonpayne]

I enjoyed that thank you for Filming it And also I built Is the smithlin locken dam On the Ohio river And also theOlmsted IL On the Ohio river If you want more history please contact me

[Ash.on.paws.]

It's a shame they don't fix up the house as it is history

[zzzz]

I love learning about off the path sites to see, and it helps when she's so cute.

[panzerdivizzion]

Dam girl, You are FINE! Get it? Dam girl.

[meandthemrs]

I've heard that banjo tune on other channels. Simple but good. What is it called and where is it found? I don't think you have been to the locks at Metamora Indiana, have you?