Feeder Pond and Spillway, Mifflintown
historical marker
In Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pennsylvania, a historical marker identifies the Feeder Pond and Spillway. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission erected this marker in 1981. This site was integral to the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal system, specifically its Juniata Division. The Juniata River, a key route for early transportation, was declared a public stream and highway in 1771. The Main Line Canal, built in the mid-19th century, facilitated the movement of goods across Pennsylvania. Feeder ponds supplied water, and spillways managed excess, ensuring consistent navigable levels for the canal's 127-mile Juniata Division. This location represents crucial historic infrastructure that supported 19th-century regional trade and travel.