Description: (American Civil Engineer Who Was Chief Engineer of the Erie Canal and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal)
Benjamin Wright was a distinguished American civil engineer recognized for his leadership as a chief engineer. He played a vital role in overseeing the construction of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the Erie Canal. In 1969, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) bestowed upon him the title "Father of American Civil Engineering" in acknowledgment of his significant contributions. Wright's pioneering efforts in civil engineering, especially in the successful completion of important canal projects, have left a lasting mark on transportation and infrastructure in the United States.