Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Canal Basin
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
1. Canal Basin Marker
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Canal series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1844.
Location. 42° 8.142′ N, 80° 5.374′ W. Marker is in Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. Marker is on State Street north of Front Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Erie PA 16507, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Freshwater Fishing Capital (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dobbins Lane (about 700 feet away); Captain Daniel Dobbins (about 800 feet away); William Leverett Morrison (approx. 0.2 miles away); USS Michigan Anchor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Paul Allman Siple (approx. 0.2 miles away); Flagship Niagara (approx. 0.2 miles away); Making of the Flag "Don't Give Up The Ship" (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erie.
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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
2. Canal Basin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on August 21, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 21, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
