Waterfront in Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Historic Lake Erie
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, February 28, 2016
1. Historic Lake Erie Marker
Named for the Indian Nation of the Eries
who dwelt on these shores before 1634 when they
were conquered by the Iroquoian Confederacy.
1641 – Earliest mention of the lake in writing of French missionaries.
1669 – First white man known to travel its waters was Louis Joliet.
1679 – La Salle’s “Griffon” first ship to sail the Great Lakes above Niagara.
1749 – Celeron’s Expedition voyaged south to claim Ohio Basin for France.
1758 – Gilbert Joncaire constructed earliest settlement at Buffalo Creek.
1759 – French were defeated and this region became a British possession.
1783 – Treaty of Paris – United States recognized by Great Britain.
1796 – Jay’s Treaty – British relinquished frontier posts on U.S. shores.
1813 – Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry victorious in Battle of Lake Erie.
1817 – Rush-Bagot Treaty – Naval armament on the Great Lakes restricted.
1818 – The “Walk-in-the-Water” first steamship on Lake Erie was launched.
1822 – Boundary established between United States and Canada.
1840 – 1860 – Immense tide of western emigration embarked from the fort.
1875 – 1925 – Great Lakes developed into largest fresh-water navigation system in world with Lake Erie its gateway between east and west.
1927 – Dedication of Peace Bridge at outlet
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Abigail Fillmore Chapter
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
1935
Rededication
Abigail Fillmore Chapter
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
City of Buffalo
1991
Erected 1991 by City of Buffalo, Abigail Fillmore Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Native Americans • War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1634.
Location. 42° 53.063′ N, 78° 53.438′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. It is in Waterfront. Marker is on Erie Street, half a mile west of Marine Drive, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at the end of the breakwater separating Erie Bason Marina from the lake. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Buffalo NY 14202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Keepers of the Western Door (a few steps from this marker); Chester C. Gorski (a few steps from this marker); The Legend of John Maynard
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, February 28, 2016
2. Northward at Erie Street End Loop
More about this marker. The original Historic Lake Erie marker was placed in 1935.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, February 28, 2016
3. Southward
Marker on tall stone at right.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 582 times since then and 170 times this year. Last updated on February 13, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 9, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
