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Merrill Lock No. 6

One of the oldest surviving lock houses on the Ohio River.

Industry, Pennsylvania

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The Merrill Lock No. 6 complex entered service in 1904. It was replaced by the Montgomery Lock in 1936.

Lock No. 6 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a fine example of Romanesque architecture. A popular restaurant opened there in 2000, but it has been closed since 2012. The site is now abandoned. It is occasionally used by riverboat companies for crew changes. 

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The lock can be easily reached by traveling along  Pennsylvania Route 68 from Industry, PA. It is a short distance from Beaver, PA as well. It features two large parking lots and appears to be unattended. Be cautious.

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