Sandusky in Erie County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Perry's Monument
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 27, 2022
1. Perry's Monument
Dominating the Put-in-Bay skyline is Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial, a 352 foot high Greek Doric column erected between 1912 and 1915. The memorial commemorates Oliver Hazard Perry's naval victory over a British squadron at the Battle of Lake Erie, fought on September 10, 1813, approximately ten miles northwest of Put-in-Bay. Perry's success secured control of Lake Erie, and was a pivotal turning point in the War of 1812 in the old northwest.
Just as important, the monument is an international peace memorial, a lasting symbol of the friendship that has existed between the United States and Canada since the War of 1812.
"We have met the enemy and they are ours.
Perry's famous battle report to General William Henry Harrison Sept. 10, 1813
Erected by William L. Bossetit And Jean G. Borsetti Monging Our Parents Frimio and Grace Bossetti And Walter and Cordy Guenth.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is September 10, 1813.
Location. 41° 27.323′ N, 82° 42.609′ W. Marker is in Sandusky, Ohio, in Erie County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Surrender - World War II (here, next to this marker); Emancipation Proclamation (here, next to this marker); The Gettysburg Address (here, next to this marker); John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address (here, next to this marker); "The Star Spangled Banner" (here, next to this marker); Bill Of Rights (here, next to this marker); The Monroe Doctrine (here, next to this marker); Statue Of Liberty (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandusky.
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 27, 2022
2. Perry's Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
