Millcreek Township near Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Old Road
As recreation became more popular especially at the Waterwork area, access to the peninsula became an issue. This road, now known as Old Lake Road, was the first roadway built on Presque Isle. It was originally referred to as Peninsula Road and Presque Isle Park Drive, and it extended from West 8th Street to what is now known as Fisher Drive.
Since 1924, when the road was built, the roadway has been flooded and even washed away during severe storms that pummel the shoreline. Efforts were taken to reinforce the neck of the peninsula to prevent flooding damage to the road.
Erected by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 42° 8.431′ N, 80° 8.369′ W. Marker has been reported damaged. Marker is near Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. It is in Millcreek Township. Marker is on Peninsula Drive, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Peninsula Drive, Erie PA 16507, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Presque Isle (approx. ¼ mile away); The Pump House (approx. 0.7 miles away); A Century of Recreation (approx. 0.7
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More about this marker. Unfortunately, the marker has significant weather damage.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 11 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 16, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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