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

Captain Daniel Dobbins

(1776 - 1856)

June 24, 2008

1. Captain Daniel Dobbins Marker

Inscription.
Erie merchant mariner, naval officer, born in Mifflin County. Captured by the British during the War of 1812, Dobbins escaped, went to Washington to report the fall of Forts Mackinac and Detroit. Appointed a sailing master in the US Navy, he returned to Erie to supervise the construction of a squadron of warships later commanded by O.H. Perry in the Battle of Lake Erie. Dobbins served in the US Navy and Revenue Cutter Service for thirty years.

Erected 2003 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 42° 8.26′ N, 80° 5.443′ W. Marker is in Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. Marker is at the intersection of State Street and Dobbins Landing, in the median on State Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Dobbins Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort de la Presqu'ile (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Freshwater Fishing Capital (about 400 feet away); Alexis de Tocqueville

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(about 400 feet away); U.S. Brig Niagara (about 500 feet away); Perry 200 Commemoration (about 500 feet away); Canal Basin (about 800 feet away); Making of the Flag "Don't Give Up The Ship" (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erie.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The Battle of Lake Erie

Also see . . . Daniel Dobbins. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 24, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)

Additional keywords. USS Niagara; Oliver Hazard Perry.

June 24, 2008

2. Captain Daniel Dobbins Marker

Bicentennial Tower on Dobbins Landing is in background.

Captain Daniel Dobbins Marker with the brig <i>Niagara</i> visible at its berth in background image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 3, 2009

3. Captain Daniel Dobbins Marker with the brig Niagara visible at its berth in background

Captain Daniel Dobbins image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Wikipedia

4. Captain Daniel Dobbins

Downtown Erie, PA image. Click for full size.

June 24, 2008

5. Downtown Erie, PA

Looking south at Erie (and marker) from the Bicentennial Tower.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2008. This page has been viewed 2,297 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on July 24, 2009. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2008. 3, 4. submitted on July 24, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 5. submitted on July 5, 2008. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.