DeWitt Clinton Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for DeWitt Clinton, based on 2 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

2 records1817–18252 events2 places

Chronological biography

1817

Erie Canal Construction4 July 1817

Economy / Infrastructure · Governor of New York · Rome

Clinton begins construction of the Erie Canal across New York State.

1825

Opening of Erie Canal26 October 1825

Economy / Infrastructure · Governor of New York · Buffalo

The Erie Canal opens, reducing transport costs between the Great Lakes and Atlantic markets.

Titles and roles

Governor of New York

Record provenance

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