Harborcreek Township near Northwest Harborcreek in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Caledonia Hall
1985
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 12, 2019
1. Caledonia Hall Marker
Inscription.
Caledonia Hall. Built in 1807 near Amherstburg in Upper Canada, the Caledonia was a British naval vessel prior to her capture in 1812 by a boarding party led by American naval officer Jesse D. Elliott. The Caledonia had a crew of 53 men and was armed with two 24-pounders and one 32-pounder. She was commanded by Lieutenant Daniel Turner during the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813. At one point only Caledonia's long guns could engage the British fleet as they pounded the Lawrence. After the war the ship was sold and renamed the General Wayne. The ship reportedly sank in the 1830s in Lake Erie.
Built in 1807 near Amherstburg in Upper Canada, the Caledonia was a British naval vessel prior to her capture in 1812 by a boarding party led by American naval officer Jesse D. Elliott. The Caledonia had a crew of 53 men and was armed with two 24-pounders and one 32-pounder. She was commanded by Lieutenant Daniel Turner during the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813. At one point only Caledonia's long guns could engage the British fleet as they pounded the Lawrence. After the war the ship was sold and renamed the General Wayne. The ship reportedly sank in the 1830s in Lake Erie.
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° 7.021′ N, 79° 58.911′ W. Marker is near Northwest Harborcreek, 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. Packet Hall (a few steps from this marker); Turner Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Ariel Hall (within shouting
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distance of this marker); Champlin Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Scorpion 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 Northwest Harborcreek.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 12, 2019
2. Caledonia 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 146 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.
