by Melinda ~choosing happiness~ S.
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November 16, 2005

Ferry Across the Mississippi

October 21, 2007 10:57 PM EDT
views: 129 | rating: 10/10 (28 votes) | comments: 31

 My very excited 4 year old grandson and I went on an adventure last week and we 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. 

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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Comments: 31

JoAnn C. Oct 21, 2007, 11:07pm EDT
how exciting for your grandson
Nancy S. Oct 22, 2007, 1:41am EDT
An exciting time for a child. I know his awe made the trip that much more enjoyable for you. He's cute.
Pepsie J. Oct 22, 2007, 5:54am EDT
Your photos were excellent. Very nice article, nice looking boy too.
The Militant Moderate Oct 22, 2007, 6:34am EDT
How exciting. Nice pictures!
ChrisJerri S. Oct 22, 2007, 10:08am EDT
Sounds like a nice day
Cristina S. Oct 22, 2007, 11:13am EDT
what a nice adventure for a grandson!
Victoria H. Oct 22, 2007, 11:19am EDT
Thanks for the ride, Melinda. ;) Looks like a fun trip! Thanks for posting to my group "All Photo Essays Here."
Laurun M. Oct 22, 2007, 11:20am EDT
He must have felt like Tom Sawyer! Great little essay. I can only picture in my mind those horses walking on treadmills.
Scott L. Oct 22, 2007, 11:43am EDT
How fun is that? I'd love to do that for only $5
Kathy D. Oct 22, 2007, 11:54am EDT
Great essay!
Jerri H. Oct 22, 2007, 12:05pm EDT
Very cool adventure :)
Elaine M. Oct 22, 2007, 5:10pm EDT
I love ferries! thanks for sharing this one :-)
William M. Oct 22, 2007, 5:57pm EDT
I used to ferry across the Yazoo which runs into the Mississippi. I know your grandson loved it.
wiaka's just ... curious Oct 22, 2007, 6:06pm EDT
This would have been exciting for me too. Thank you for taking us along.

Blessings
Sophie S. Oct 22, 2007, 6:23pm EDT
Oh cool! I wish they had one of those around here cuz I know the kids would get a kick out of a ferry ride.
The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Oct 22, 2007, 8:48pm EDT
He's a cutie. Looks like you two had a lot of fun.
Connie C. Oct 23, 2007, 7:20pm EDT
What a cool trip. He does look excited.
Jimmy _ Oct 23, 2007, 8:16pm EDT
Great pictures! They are so much fun when they are that age.
Bundy P Oct 24, 2007, 2:54pm EDT
Fun!
Leigh M. Oct 26, 2007, 1:18am EDT
I grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. We would go to the river to play in the mud! This was a fun essay.
David C. Oct 26, 2007, 8:21pm EDT
looks like a fun outing!
Sue D. Oct 28, 2007, 2:28pm EDT
That is a great view of the Mississippi! I have never seen it. He looks so excited!
Risa G. Oct 30, 2007, 6:27pm EDT
What fun!
Glenn T. Oct 31, 2007, 12:33am EDT
Fabulous photo essay, with intimations of Mark Twain's riverboat adventures on the great Miss.
Juan J Martinez Nov 5, 2007, 8:13am EST
Great pic and write.
Spencer T. Jan 29, 2008, 8:31am EST
Haven't been on th eone at Canton but have crossed on both the Golden Eagle Ferry adn Brussels Ferry.

Thanks for sharing.
Shannon S. Jan 20, 2009, 1:20pm EST
Cool.
Randall C. Mar 12, 2009, 12:02pm EDT
Hi Melinda. very nice

is it $5 for every vheicle?
Melinda ~choosing happiness~ S. Mar 12, 2009, 2:25pm EDT
I don't know what they charge for the semi trucks...but it cost $5 for my Jeep, Randall.
Connie C. Jun 12, 2009, 3:59am EDT

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