Millcreek Township near Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Erie Extension Canal
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 42° 4.295′ N, 80° 10.943′ W. Marker is near Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. It is in Millcreek Township. Marker is at the intersection of West Ridge Road (U.S. 20) and Asbury Road, on the right when traveling east on West Ridge Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Erie PA 16506, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Bell Tower and Carillon (approx. 2.9 miles away); Giant Gondola Wheel (approx. 2.9 miles away); Erie (approx. 3.7 miles away); A Walk in the Park (approx. 4 miles away); The Barracks (approx. 4.1 miles away); A Partnership Is Born (approx. 4.1 miles away); Leo's Landing (approx. 4.3 miles away); Perry's Shipyards (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erie.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 521 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 13, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.