The completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 eased transportation through the Mohawk Valley, connecting it to both the Great Lakes and the Hudson River and New York City markets. This greatly increased economic development in villages and cities along the canal.
the completion of the erie canal in 1825 eased transportation through the mohawk valley connecting it to both the great lakes and the hudson river and new york city markets this greatly increased economic development in villages and cities along the canal