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

Somers Hall

1987

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 12, 2019

1. Somers Hall Marker

Inscription. Originally named the Catherine, the ship was purchased in 1812 by the US Navy and renamed Somers. The schooner was commanded by Sailing Master Thomas C. Almy during the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813. She carried a crew of 30 and was armed with one 24-pounder and one 32-pounder. During the first part of the battle the Somers fired at the British ships Hunter and Queen Charlotte that were shelling the Lawrence. She later fired on the smaller British ships at the close of action. In August 1814 the Somers, along with the Ohio, was captured by the British. She served in the Royal Navy under the same name.

Erected by Pennsylvania State University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1814.

Location. 42° 7.041′ N, 79° 58.907′ W. Marker is near Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. It is in Harborcreek Township. It 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.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Northwestern Pennsylvania.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Caledonia Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Yarnall Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Packet Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Turner Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Ariel Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Scorpion Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Champlin Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Elliott 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. Somers 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 271 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.