Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
USS Michigan Anchor
Photographed By Don Morfe, June 27, 2010
1. USS Michigan Anchor Marker
Built in Erie in 1843, USS Michigan (later named Wolverine) was the US Navy’s first iron-hulled ship. Michigan was stationed in Erie, served on the Great Lakes until 1923, scrapped in 1949.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.
Location. 42° 8.184′ N, 80° 5.19′ W. Marker is in Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. Marker is on E Front Street. This marker is in front of the entrance to the Erie Maritime Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 E Front Street, 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. Paul Allman Siple (a few steps from this marker); William Leverett Morrison (within shouting distance of this marker); Erie 9-11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Hero of Gettysburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Flagship Niagara (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); African American Sailors in the Battle of Lake Erie (about 300 feet away); Making of the Flag "Don't Give Up The Ship"
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Photographed By Don Morfe, June 27, 2010
2. USS Michigan Anchor Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, June 27, 2010
3. USS Michigan Anchor Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 522 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 8, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
