Harborcreek Township near Northwest Harborcreek in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Scorpion Hall
1985
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 12, 2019
1. Scorpion Hall Marker
Inscription.
Scorpion Hall. Launched at Presque Isle in the spring of 1813, the schooner Scorpion was commanded by Sailing Master Stephen Champlin during the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813. She carried a crew of 35 and was armed with two 32-pounders. The Scorpion fired the first and last shots of the battle, capturing two British schooners at the close of action. In September 1814 while on blockade duty, the Scorpion and Tigress were captured by the British. Renamed HMS Confiance, she served in the Royal Navy for the remainder of the war and was dismantled at Colborne Basin, Ontario.
Launched at Presque Isle in the spring of 1813, the schooner Scorpion was commanded by Sailing Master Stephen Champlin during the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813. She carried a crew of 35 and was armed with two 32-pounders. The Scorpion fired the first and last shots of the battle, capturing two British schooners at the close of action. In September 1814 while on blockade duty, the Scorpion and Tigress were captured by the British. Renamed HMS Confiance, she served in the Royal Navy for the remainder of the war and was dismantled at Colborne Basin, Ontario.
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° 7.009′ N, 79° 58.927′ W. Marker is near Northwest Harborcreek, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. It is in Harborcreek Township. Marker can be reached from Jordan Road south of Technology Drive, on the left when traveling north. 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. Turner Hall (a few steps from this marker); Champlin Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Caledonia Hall (within shouting distance
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of this marker); Ariel Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Elliott Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Packet Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Yarnall Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Somers Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Harborcreek.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 12, 2019
2. Scorpion Hall Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
