Harborcreek Township near Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Elliott Hall
1987
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 12, 2019
1. Elliott Hall Marker
Inscription.
Elliott Hall. Jesse Duncan Elliott (1782-1845) was born in Maryland. Originally a law student, he joined the US Navy and was a midshipman in 1804. Promoted to lieutenant in 1810, he was placed in command of the brig Niagara during the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813. After the Lawrence was destroyed and Perry boarded the Niagara, Elliott was sent to the rear of the American squadron to direct the smaller gunboats into closer action. In October 1813 Elliott succeeded Perry as commander of naval forces on the Great Lakes. For his actions on Lake Erie he was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal. Master Commandant Elliott continued his naval service by commanding the sloop Ontario during the Second Barbary Wars.
Jesse Duncan Elliott (1782-1845) was born in Maryland. Originally a law student, he joined the US Navy and was a midshipman in 1804. Promoted to lieutenant in 1810, he was placed in command of the brig Niagara during the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813. After the Lawrence was destroyed and Perry boarded the Niagara, Elliott was sent to the rear of the American squadron to direct the smaller gunboats into closer action. In October 1813 Elliott succeeded Perry as commander of naval forces on the Great Lakes. For his actions on Lake Erie he was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal. Master Commandant Elliott continued his naval service by commanding the sloop Ontario during the Second Barbary Wars.
Erected by Pennsylvania State University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • Wars, Non-US • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is September 10, 1813.
Location. 42° 7.016′ N, 79° 58.955′ 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 at or near this postal address: 5498 Jordan Road, Erie PA 16563, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
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of this marker. Turner Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Yarnall Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Scorpion Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Caledonia Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Champlin Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Ariel Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Packet Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Somers Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erie.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 12, 2019
2. Elliott 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 156 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
