Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Ariel, Porcupine, Scorpion and Tigress
Gunboats of Commodore Perry
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 1, 2009
1. The Ariel, Porcupine, Scorpion and Tigress Marker
Erected 1913 by Erie County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Events • War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1813.
Location. 42° 7.975′ N, 80° 5.578′ W. Marker is in Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. Marker is on West Front Street, 0 miles west of Sassafras Street, on the right when traveling west. 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. The Erie Extension Canal (here, next to this marker); Dobbins Lane (approx. ¼ mile away); Canal Basin (approx. ¼ mile away); Industrial Erie (approx. 0.3 miles away); Freshwater Fishing Capital (approx. 0.3 miles away); This Public Pier is Dedicated to (approx. 0.3 miles away); Captain Daniel Dobbins (approx. 0.3 miles away); Horace Greeley (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erie.
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Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 1, 2009
2. The Ariel, Porcupine, Scorpion and Tigress Marker
View of historical marker, located on the north side of West Front Street, situated on the ridge overlooking Presque Isle Bay.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 1, 2009
3. The Ariel, Porcupine, Scorpion and Tigress Marker
View of historical marker on the ridge overlooking Presque Isle Bay, looking to the background area to the northeast.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 974 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 7, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
