Its construction began in 1817 near Rome, New York
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For information about the Erie Canal of today, visit the official New York State 
Canal... [DOC] [TLE] Clinton's Big Ditch - The Erie Canal - American Antiquities [PAR] Construction on the Erie Canal began in 1817 in Rome, New York heading ... 
level areas of differing elevations, and its presence necessitated the building of... [DOC] [TLE] History in the Mohawk Valley, NY at Call Mohawk Valley Home [PAR] They worked in mills and manufacturing facilities, bringing their own unique ... 
Construction began on July 4th, 1817 in Rome, New York and was the first 15 
mile... [DOC] [TLE] Erie Canal History - Colonial Belle [PAR] The Erie Canal forms a branch of the New York State Canal System, a network ... 
in the gubernatorial contest of 1817, with Clinton campaigning as the pro-canal 
candidate.