Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Paul Allman Siple

(1908-1968)

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 24, 2010

1. Paul Allman Siple Marker

Inscription. One of the world's foremost authorities on Antarctica, he was honored internationally for his work as scientist, explorer, inventor, geographer, diplomat, and author. An Eagle Scout and NIAGARA Sea Scout from Erie, Siple was selected from all US Boy Scouts to accompany R.E. Byrd on his 1928-30 Antarctic Expedition. In 1957, he led the first team ever to winter at the South Pole. Siple designed all-climate army gear and devised the "Wind Chill Index."

Erected 2007 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.

Location. 42° 8.178′ N, 80° 5.201′ W. Marker is in Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. It is on East Front Street 0.1 miles east of State Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 East Front Street, Erie PA 16507, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northwestern Pennsylvania.

It is also in the American Northeast,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: USS Michigan Anchor (here, next to this marker); William Leverett Morrison (a few steps from this marker); Erie 9-11 Memorial (about 300

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feet away, measured in a direct line); Flagship Niagara (about 300 feet away); African American Sailors in the Battle of Lake Erie (about 300 feet away); Hero of Gettysburg (about 300 feet away); Making of the Flag "Don't Give Up The Ship" (about 300 feet away); Canal Basin (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erie.

More about this marker. This marker is located in front of the Erie Maritime Museum.

Also see . . .
1. Paul Allman Siple at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on April 15, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. MarkerQuest - Paul Allman Siple. Information about the life and work of Dr. Siple. (Submitted on July 21, 2021, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 2, 2015

2. Paul Allman Siple Marker

Paul Allman Siple image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ed Palumbo/World Telegram photo, October 1932

3. Paul Allman Siple

Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,664 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 19, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on July 2, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on January 29, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.