The Shelton locks from Housatonic River to the canal system were built in 1867, allowing canal boats to be raised through 3 sets of locks by water entering each lock, one at a time, raising the boat approximately 10 feet. It was then brought forward into the second and third locks to canal level and through the gates that divided each section.

Marker can be reached from Canal Street East 0.1 miles from Bridge Street when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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