Harborcreek Township near Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Yarnall Hall
1987
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 12, 2019
1. Yarnall Hall Marker
Inscription.
Yarnall Hall. John Joliffe Yarnall (1786-1815) was born in Wheeling, West Virginia. Enlisting as a midshipman in the US Navy in 1809, he performed blockade duties during the Napoleonic Wars before being assigned as a first lieutenant on Commodore Perry's flagship Lawrence during the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813. Though wounded during the battle, he refused to leave his post. When Perry transferred his command to the Niagara, Yarnall assumed command of the battered Lawrence. He was later wounded a second time during the Second Barbary Wars. On the return voyage home his ship the Epervier was lost at sea with all hands on July 14, 1815.
John Joliffe Yarnall (1786-1815) was born in Wheeling, West Virginia. Enlisting as a midshipman in the US Navy in 1809, he performed blockade duties during the Napoleonic Wars before being assigned as a first lieutenant on Commodore Perry's flagship Lawrence during the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813. Though wounded during the battle, he refused to leave his post. When Perry transferred his command to the Niagara, Yarnall assumed command of the battered Lawrence. He was later wounded a second time during the Second Barbary Wars. On the return voyage home his ship the Epervier was lost at sea with all hands on July 14, 1815.
Erected by Pennsylvania State University.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lost at Sea series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 14, 1815.
Location. 42° 7.033′ N, 79° 58.938′ 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. Turner Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Elliott Hall
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Caledonia Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Somers Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Scorpion Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Packet Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Champlin Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Ariel 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. Yarnall 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 171 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
