The Erie Canal officially opened on this day in 1825, greatly facilitating the transportation of passengers and freight between the eastern seaboard and Michigan ports. 92,232 acres of land in the Michigan Territory was sold in 1825, leading to a population explosion, and putting it on the path to statehood.

The Erie Canal officially opened on this day in 1825, greatly facilitating the transportation of passengers and freight between the eastern seaboard and Michigan ports. 92,232 acres of land in the Michigan Territory was sold in 1825, leading to a population explosion, and putting it on the path to statehood.

The Erie Canal officially opened on this day in 1825, greatly facilitating the transportation of passengers and freight between the eastern seaboard and Michigan ports. 92,232 acres of land in the Michigan Territory was sold in 1825, leading to a population explosion, and putting it on the path to statehood.

The Erie Canal officially opened on this day in 1825, greatly facilitating the transportation of passengers and freight between the eastern seaboard and Michigan ports. 92,232 acres of land in the Michigan Territory was sold in 1825, leading to a population explosion, and putting it on the path to statehood.

The Erie Canal officially opened on this day in 1825, greatly facilitating the transportation of passengers and freight between the eastern seaboard and Michigan ports. 92,232 acres of land in the Michigan Territory was sold in 1825, leading to a population explosion, and putting it on the path to statehood.