Millcreek Township near Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Presque Isle
has been designated a
Registered
Natural Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1933
This site possesses exceptional value
in illustrating the natural
history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1967
Erected 1967 by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the National Natural Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 21, 1933.
Location. 42° 8.542′ N, 80° 8.145′ W. Marker is near Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. It is in Millcreek Township. It is on Peninsula Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Erie PA 16505, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Protecting Presque Isle (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Road (approx. ¼ mile away); The Pump House (approx. half a mile away); Expanding Erie (approx. half a mile away); A Century of Recreation (approx. half a mile away); The Feather: Public Art at Presque Isle (approx. 1.2 miles away); Leo's Landing (approx. 1.2 miles away); A Partnership Is Born (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erie.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 12, 2019
3. Protecting Presque Isle
Nearby sign describing environmental concerns at Presque Isle
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 12, 2019
4. The Feather: Public Art at Presque Isle
Sign describing sculpture on the grounds of the park
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 308 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 17, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
