The Impact of the Erie Canal By elnegedl Oct 18, 1807 The erie canal was proposed Jul 4, 1817 Construction of the Erie Canal began Oct 29, 1818 The first boat traveled on a complete part of the Erie Canal Jul 1, 1820 The first toll was taken to travel the Erie Canal Oct 26, 1825 The Erie Canal was formally opened Oct 26, 1825 The first fleet sailed the Erie after it was formally opened Oct 1, 1830 The boat/ship population increased as the Canal got popular Oct 1, 1831 The boat/ship population increased even more as the Canal got popular Nov 2, 1835 The enlargement of the Erie Canal was approved Dec 1, 1836 The enlargment began Aug 2, 1851 All tolls were abolished Sep 1, 1862 The Erie Canal's enlargement was completed Nov 17, 1870 The Canal could support the new steam boats envented
