Harborcreek Township near Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Packet Hall
1985
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 12, 2019
1. Packet Hall Marker
Inscription.
Packet Hall. John H. Packet (1790-1820) was born in Virginia. He was commissioned as a midshipman in 1809, serving aboard the Constitution. Midshipman Packet arrived in Erie in 1813 and was promoted to lieutenant a few days prior to the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813. He commanded the schooner Ariel during the battle. A valuable asset to Perry's fleet, he was the only naval officer in the battle with previous ship to ship combat experience. After the battle Lieutenant Packet continued his service with the Great Lakes fleet. He died in Erie of fever seven years after the battle.
John H. Packet (1790-1820) was born in Virginia. He was commissioned as a midshipman in 1809, serving aboard the Constitution. Midshipman Packet arrived in Erie in 1813 and was promoted to lieutenant a few days prior to the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813. He commanded the schooner Ariel during the battle. A valuable asset to Perry's fleet, he was the only naval officer in the battle with previous ship to ship combat experience. After the battle Lieutenant Packet continued his service with the Great Lakes fleet. He died in Erie of fever seven years after the battle.
Erected by Pennsylvania State University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is September 10, 1813.
Location. 42° 7.016′ N, 79° 58.899′ W. Marker is near Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. It is in Harborcreek Township. Marker can be reached from Jordan Road south of Technology Drive, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Erie PA 16510, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ariel Hall (a few steps from this marker); Caledonia Hall (a few steps from this marker); Champlin Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Scorpion Hall
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Turner Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Somers Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Yarnall Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Elliott Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erie.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 12, 2019
2. Packet Hall Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
