Perrysburg in Cattaraugus County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Town of Perrysburg

Founded 1814

Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 17, 2014

1. Town of Perrysburg Marker

Inscription. First named Perry from 1814 to 1818 in honor of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, the Lake Erie Hero in War of 1812.“Don’t Give Up The Ship”Township called Perrysburg after 1818.

Erected 1976.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.

Location. 42° 27.379′ N, 79° 0.058′ W. Marker is in Perrysburg, New York, in Cattaraugus County. Marker is on Main Street (New York State Route 39) just west of Peck Hill Road (County Route 58), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Perrysburg NY 14129, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gowanda Shrine Club No.1 (approx. 3.4 miles away); Gowanda Historic Site (approx. 3.4 miles away); Colonel Thomas Jefferson Parker (approx. 3.4 miles away); Bell Huey UH-1H Helicopter (approx. 3½ miles away); Ahaz Allen (approx. 3.8 miles away); “Taylor Tract” (approx. 4.3 miles away); The Lincoln Maple (approx. 4.6 miles away); Birthplace of Mary Smith Lockwood (approx. 6.2 miles away).

Also see . . . Oliver Hazard Perry. “During the War of 1812 against Britain, Perry supervised

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the building of a fleet at Erie, Pennsylvania, at the age of 27. He earned the title "Hero of Lake Erie" for leading American forces in a decisive naval victory at the Battle of Lake Erie, receiving a Congressional Gold Medal and the Thanks of Congress. His leadership materially aided the successful outcomes of all nine Lake Erie military campaign victories, and the fleet victory was a turning point in the battle for the west in the War of 1812.” (Submitted on November 17, 2014.)

Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 17, 2014

2. Town of Perrysburg Marker

Marker and Town Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 17, 2014

3. Marker and Town Hall

Town Hall is the former school building.

Oliver Hazard Perry (1785–1819)<br>The Hero of Lake Erie image. Click for full size.

Oil by Gilbert Stuart, 1818

4. Oliver Hazard Perry (1785–1819)
The Hero of Lake Erie

Photograph courtesy of Wikipedia.0rg

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2014, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 478 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 17, 2014, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.