Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Flagship Niagara
Erected 1941 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 10, 1813.
Location. 42° 8.219′ N, 80° 5.227′ W. Marker is in Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. Marker can be reached from Front Street. Located behind the Erie Maritime Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 E Front St, 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. African American Sailors in the Battle of Lake Erie (a few steps from this marker); Making of the Flag "Don't Give Up The Ship" (a few steps from this marker); Paul Allman Siple (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); USS Michigan Anchor (about 300 feet away); William Leverett Morrison (about 300 feet away); Erie 9-11 Memorial (about 400 feet away); Hero of Gettysburg (about 400 feet away); Freshwater Fishing Capital (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erie.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Also see . . .
1. Erie Maritime Museum. (Submitted on July 24, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Wikipedia Entry for the US Brig Niagara (museum ship). (Submitted on July 24, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
3. Wikipedia entry for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. (Submitted on July 27, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,313 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on June 25, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on July 24, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 5. submitted on April 15, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on October 9, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 7. submitted on October 11, 2012. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.