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

Historic Erie Flagpole

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 12, 2018

1. Historic Erie Flagpole Marker

Inscription. This steel Flagpole was first installed in 1938 at the SE corner of E. 6th & French Sts. by Erie Insurance Co-Founder and President H. O. Hirt when Erie moved its Home Office to the historic C. F. Adams Building (now Erie Insurance Heritage Center) at 101 E. 6th St. Mr. Hirt relocated the Flagpole in 1956 to Erie's newly built Home Office at 144 E. 6th St., now the H. O. Hirt Building. Following the 1983 construction of the adjoining F. W. Hirt-Perry Square Building with its three flagpoles, then Erie President Tom Hagen relocated the Flagpole to this site, next to newly opened Pufferbelly Restaurant (1984-2015) in the 1908 Firehouse, now the Erie Insurance Event Center opened on July 12, 2017.

Erected by Erie Insurance.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is July 12, 2017.

Location. 42° 7.888′ N, 80° 5.101′ W. Marker is in Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. Marker is on French Street north of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 French 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. Colt Way (a few steps from this marker); Boston Store Livery & Garage

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(a few steps from this marker); O'Donnell House (a few steps from this marker); Lafayette Visit (within shouting distance of this marker); Erie Steam Bakery (within shouting distance of this marker); Don't Give Up the Ship (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cashier's House (about 400 feet away); Horace Greeley (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erie.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 12, 2018

2. Historic Erie Flagpole Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.