Watsontown was an important part of a transportation network that included roads, railroads, and canals along the Susquehanna River. Watsontown served as a stop along the Underground Railroad for slaves escaping to Canada. Many businesses were located here because of this. Part of the old canal and the tow path used by mules at the time is visible along the river.
Watsontown was an important part of a transportation network that included roads railroads and canals along the Susquehanna River Watsontown served as a stop along the Underground Railroad for slaves escaping to Canada Many businesses were located here because of this Part of the old canal and the tow path used by mules at the time is visible along the river