My very excited 4 year old grandson and I went on an adventure in 2007 and crossed the Mississippi River on the ferry at Canton, MO. just below Lock and Dam No.20
an excited little boy
The Canton Ferry is the longest continually operating ferry service on the Mississippi River.
The first known ferry service began in 1844. This ferry provided not only local transportation, but also served as a gateway to the west for many covered wagon caravans and gold seeking forty-niners.
Early Canton ferries were powered by two horses walking on treadmills connected to paddlewheels. Today the Canton ferry is powered by two 195 horsepower V-6 diesel engines.
The first known ferry service began in 1844. This ferry provided not only local transportation, but also served as a gateway to the west for many covered wagon caravans and gold seeking forty-niners.
Early Canton ferries were powered by two horses walking on treadmills connected to paddlewheels. Today the Canton ferry is powered by two 195 horsepower V-6 diesel engines.
It carried us across the mighty Mississippi for a $5 fee.
our Jeep looked pretty little next to the big trucks!
looking out at Lock and dam No. 20
Loading up to go back across
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