History of Carlisle   Dec 19, 2006 12:12:11

The population grew to about 2500 in the mid 1800's because the Grand River was an important commercial route. There were locks constructed at Indiana just north of Cayuga. However when the Welland Canal was completed, quickly the Grand became an obsolete route. Further, an impassable Dam was built down river from Cayuga at Dunnville. Although originally part of the Welland Canal, the purpose o... Read More