Lock Berlin, New York facts for kids

Lock Berlin is a small community, known as a hamlet, located in Wayne County, New York, United States. It's part of the Town of Galen. Think of a hamlet as a very small village.

Discovering Lock Berlin

Where is Lock Berlin?

Lock Berlin is found about four miles (6 km) west of the Village of Clyde. It's also three miles (5 km) northeast of the hamlet of Lyons. The area sits at an elevation of 404 feet (123 m) above sea level.

The main roads that meet in Lock Berlin include Old Route 31, Stokes Road, and Lock Berlin Road (which is also called County Road 245). Maple Street is another important road. New York Route 31 passes just south of this small community.

The Erie Canal Connection

One of the most interesting things about Lock Berlin is its connection to the historic Erie Canal. You can still see parts of the old Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 54 here. This lock was also known as the Berlin Lock.

These remnants are located at Lock Berlin Park. You can find the park at the corner of Gansz Road and Peters Road, just off New York Route 31. This particular lock was built in 1841. It was a "double-chamber" lock, meaning it had two sections. It helped boats move up or down 7.70 feet (2.35 m) to the west.