Harborcreek Township near Northwest Harborcreek in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Turner Hall
1985
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 12, 2019
1. Turner Hall Marker
Inscription.
Turner Hall. Daniel Turner (1794-1850) was born in Staten Island, New York. Appointed a midshipman in the US Navy in 1808, he quickly rose through the ranks, being appointed a lieutenant in 1813 and assigned to command of the Niagara. Relinquishing command to Captain Elliott, he took command of the brig Caledonia during the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813; His ship played an important part in the battle, at one point her two 24-pounder long guns were the only ones in the fleet capable of returning fire on the British ships battering the Lawrence. Serving with Commodore Perry on two other occasions, Turner was by his side when Perry died of yellow fever in 1819.
Daniel Turner (1794-1850) was born in Staten Island, New York. Appointed a midshipman in the US Navy in 1808, he quickly rose through the ranks, being appointed a lieutenant in 1813 and assigned to command of the Niagara. Relinquishing command to Captain Elliott, he took command of the brig Caledonia during the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813; His ship played an important part in the battle, at one point her two 24-pounder long guns were the only ones in the fleet capable of returning fire on the British ships battering the Lawrence. Serving with Commodore Perry on two other occasions, Turner was by his side when Perry died of yellow fever in 1819.
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° 7.018′ N, 79° 58.93′ 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. Scorpion Hall (a few steps from this marker); Caledonia Hall (within shouting distance of this
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marker); Yarnall Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Elliott Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Champlin Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Packet Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Ariel 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. Turner 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 168 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
