Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Perry 200 Commemoration

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 13, 2018

1. Perry 200 Commemoration Marker

Inscription. Don't Give Up the Ship

September 10, 1813

American Squadron
Lawrence • Niagara • Caledonia • Ariel • Somers • Trippe • Porcupine • Tigress • Scorpion

"We have met the enemy and they are ours — two ships, two brigs, one schooner and one sloop."
Oliver Hazard Perry

This monument memorializes the direction of those patriots who built in Erie's harbor the fleet that won the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812

Dedicated September 10, 2013

Perry 200 Commemoration

In memory of Captain Daniel Dobbins

Erected 2013.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 42° 8.334′ N, 80° 5.491′ W. Marker is in Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. Memorial is on Dobbins Landing north of East Dobbins Landing, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 State Street, Erie PA 16507, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S. Brig Niagara (here, next to this marker); Alexis de Tocqueville (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort de la Presqu'ile

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Dobbins Landing (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Captain Daniel Dobbins (about 500 feet away); Freshwater Fishing Capital (approx. 0.2 miles away); Canal Basin (approx. ¼ mile away); Making of the Flag "Don't Give Up The Ship" (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erie.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 13, 2018

2. Perry 200 Commemoration Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.