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

The Erie Stone

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 1, 2009

1. The Erie Stone Marker

Inscription. In 1795 Andrew Ellicott and General William Irvine commissioned by the State, arrived in the area to survey and lay out "a town to be called Erie." Using the southeast corner of the old French fort at the foot of Parade Street as a starting point they placed this stone which has since been known as the "Erie Stone." The town was laid out in three sections each one mile square extending from the bay south to Twelfth Street. A plot of land in the center of each section was to be reserved for public use - Central Park or Perry Square being the first one.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.

Location. 42° 8.246′ N, 80° 4.804′ W. Marker is in Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. Marker is at the intersection of East Front Street and Parade Street, on the right when traveling west on East Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. American Fort (here, next to this marker); Erie Heritage (here, next to this marker); Erie Area Native Americans (here, next to this marker); Fort Presque Isle (here, next to this marker); Fort de la Presqu'ile (here, next to this marker); French Fort de la Presqu'isle - 1753

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(here, next to this marker); Russian Town / Pycckое Cоседство (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hero of Gettysburg (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erie.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 1, 2009

2. The Erie Stone Marker

View of both the historical marker and of the actual "Erie Stone."

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 1, 2009

3. The Erie Stone Marker

View of Heritage Park that marked the location of not only the French and British forts, but also of the "Erie Stone" which can be seen in the right foreground of the picture.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,413 times since then and 165 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 10, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.