Harborcreek Township near Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ariel Hall
1985
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 12, 2019
1. Ariel Hall Marker
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Ariel Hall. Launched at Presque Isle in the spring of 1813, the schooner Ariel was commanded by Lieutenant John Packet during the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813. She carried a crew of 36 and was armed with four 12-pounders. At the onset of the battle the Ariel and other small ships suffered little as the British fleet concentrated on the Lawrence. As the ship was battered the Ariel stood gallantly by the flagship, inflicting what damage she could. There is no record of the Ariel's whereabouts after the battle. Listed as a United States naval war vessel until 1816, her fate remains a mystery.
Launched at Presque Isle in the spring of 1813, the schooner Ariel was commanded by Lieutenant John Packet during the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813. She carried a crew of 36 and was armed with four 12-pounders. At the onset of the battle the Ariel and other small ships suffered little as the British fleet concentrated on the Lawrence. As the ship was battered the Ariel stood gallantly by the flagship, inflicting what damage she could. There is no record of the Ariel's whereabouts after the battle. Listed as a United States naval war vessel until 1816, her fate remains a mystery.
Erected by Pennsylvania State University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is September 10, 1813.
Location. 42° 7.006′ N, 79° 58.902′ W. Marker is near Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. It is in Harborcreek Township. Marker can be reached from Jordan Road south of Technology Drive, on the left. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Erie PA 16510, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Champlin Hall (a few steps from this marker); Packet Hall (a few steps from this marker); Caledonia Hall (within shouting distance of this
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marker); Scorpion Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Turner Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Somers Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Yarnall Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Elliott Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erie.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 12, 2019
2. Ariel Hall Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
