In heartfelt remembrance of the twelve members of our community who perished in the devastating tornado of May 31, 1985, and in grateful appreciation to the countless volunteers who gave so willingly of themselves to assist the living, this memorial . . . — — Map (db m132384) HM
"A Veteran Is"
America's war veterans come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and ages. Their collective experience spans two world wars and several foreign conflicts. They have followed war mules through Flanders Field, dropped from landing . . . — — Map (db m132385) WM
Over 1000 geared steam locomotives were built at the Climax plant here from 1888 to 1928. These were widely used on logging railroads in the United States and other countries. By making new areas accessible to large-scale lumbering, geared . . . — — Map (db m64574) HM
Concerned about declining wildlife populations caused by logging, development, and excessive hunting and trapping, Corry businessman H.A. Penrose assembled several influential men in Corry on Aug. 22, 1890, to form the Pennsylvania State Sportsmen’s . . . — — Map (db m64576) HM
One of the foremost singers and entertainers of her time, soprano Mecusker was known as the “American Cantatrice.” She was featured in roles in opera and musical theater, appeared in vaudeville and on Broadway, and was a soloist for the . . . — — Map (db m114606) HM
Lead chemist and manager of Downer Oil Works, built nearby in 1862 following discovery of oil near Titusville. Merrill’s refining breakthroughs included an illuminating oil safer than kerosene for use on railroads and steamships and in factories. He . . . — — Map (db m64577) HM
Enlisted at Corry, Pa. in Company A, at the age of fifteen for Mexican border service in 1916. Killed in action in the World War on the Vesle, France, August 18, 1918. Erected by his comrades of the post which bears his name. Veterans of . . . — — Map (db m192584) HM WM
Open 1862, this railroad revolutionized the shipment of oil from the oil fields near Titusville to Corry, a hub for major rail lines. The 27-mile line rendered dangerous and wasteful waterway transport, as well as labor intensive horse-drawn wagons, . . . — — Map (db m64578) HM
Established in 1876 by the Pennsylvania Fish Commission as the ”Western Hatchery,” it is the longest continuously operated fish hatchery in the Commonwealth. Supplied by abundant springs of uniform flow and temperature, it is considered . . . — — Map (db m64575) HM
The northern boundary of Pennsylvania, before the purchase of the Erie Triangle in 1792, crossed the highway at this point. The state paid $151,640.25 for the Erie tract and its port on the Lakes. — — Map (db m84767) HM
This award-winning novel for children was inspired by author Virginia Sorensen's time in Edinboro. In it, she illuminates the centuries-long agricultural traditions of the rural maple syrup industry in Erie and Crawford Counties and the restorative . . . — — Map (db m84771) HM
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania gratefully acknowledges the many generous donors engraved on this wall for their major gifts to the Campaign for Excellence. Beginning July 1, 2000, the campaign raised an unprecedented $15 million by June 30, . . . — — Map (db m298230) HM
Men and women actively involved in agriculture met in Washington, D.C. in 1867 to organize the grange to promote the advancement of agriculture and advocacy for farmers at the state and national levels. Tilling land and tending livestock kept . . . — — Map (db m298060) HM
Founded in 1857, it was established in 1861 as a State Normal School, second oldest in the Commonwealth and first west of the mountains. It became a Teachers College in 1926 and a State College in 1960. — — Map (db m64573) HM
Margaret Compton
1847 - 1935
Daughter of a member of the earliest Edinboro faculty
Graduated Edinboro State Normal School 1866 B.E. -- 1877 B.S.
Outstanding Instructor
Edinboro State Normal School, 1867 - 1890
Widely . . . — — Map (db m298011) HM
Dedicated this day on October 5, 1996, the Normal Hall Clock Tower is a monument to the original Normal Hall that stood on this same location. Constructed in 1861, Normal Hall provided many years of service to its students. Tragically, on May 13, . . . — — Map (db m298021) HM
On November 29, 1913, a dedication ceremony was held as the fountain was placed on the street in the center of the Diamond, "with drinking places for the horse and the dog, and even man is provided a place which he may quench his thirst." Amos G. . . . — — Map (db m191606) HM
Waldo Bates, Jr. founded the Art Department at Edinboro State Normal School in 1920, cultivating a far-reaching legacy that endures through the work of thousands of artists and art educators worldwide. A WWI veteran, beloved instructor, painter . . . — — Map (db m298053) HM
As Erie enters its next millennium, its economy is shifting toward service, tourism and recreation, a trend that is clearly visible along the Bayfront. Marinas, condominiums and restaurants have replaced the railroad and dock facilities that marked . . . — — Map (db m116447) HM
This Second Empire style house was built for Addison H. Leech (1824-1899) from Leechburg, PA (Armstrong County) and his wife Mary Watson Leech (1834-1921) of St. Louis, MO. A graduate of Allegheny College who served in the Civil War as a Lt. . . . — — Map (db m310383) HM
These skilled seamen were among those who enabled Oliver Hazard Perry to defeat & capture a British Squadron, Sept. 10, 1813. Their participation - critical to victory - secured a place for African Americans in the region's history. — — Map (db m21048) HM
The American Fort was built a few blocks east of the French and British forts on a bluff behind the current Soldiers and Sailors Home. It was erected in July 1795 by a detail of General Anthony Wayne's soldiers commanded by Captain Bissel. The fort . . . — — Map (db m23881) HM
On the Soldiers and Sailors Home grounds near the foot of this street is a restored blockhouse on the site of American Fort Presque Isle. It is the original burial place of General Wayne, who died there on December 15, 1796. — — Map (db m21417) HM
American Legions
American Legion 11
American Legion 103
American Legion 105
American Legion 162
American Legion 220
American Legion 285
American Legion 299
American Legion 365
American Legion 488
American Legion 494 . . . — — Map (db m116427) WM
By the 1980's Erie's maritime economy had essentially disappeared. The docks had fallen into disuse, commercial fishing was in decline and the grain elevator was crumbling. Unused railroad tracks, which had once fed the insatiable appetites of . . . — — Map (db m116444) HM
Built in 1906 for John P. Dugan livery on the site of Lafayette House, an early hotel. It is the only livery building left from that once important trade centered on lower French Street.
From 1916 to 1961, this was livery and later garage for . . . — — Map (db m116399) HM
For 66 years, this was the entry to a brewery. First, in 1852 with Jacob Fuess (1827-1863) Brewery. Succeeded in 1863 by his German immigrant step-son Charles M. Conrad (1841-1910), becoming National Brewery that by 1895 produced 150,000 barrels per . . . — — Map (db m132252) HM
One of the oldest houses in Erie, built in 1823 for prominent civic leader and politician Alexander Brewster, rear addition and Italianate changes to Federal period design made in 1850's. Deeded by Brewster family in 1898 to Erie Bureau of Charities . . . — — Map (db m116419) HM
In memory of
Brigadier General August R. "Gus" Pede
United States Army (Retired)
1933-1998
Commissioned a lieutenant of infantry from Gannon's ROTC program upon graduation in 1955, August R. Pede became the first Gannon alumnus to . . . — — Map (db m122253) HM WM
In commemoration of
Brigadier General
Casimir Pulaski
father of American Cavalry
born in Poland March 4 1748
died in the service of
the American Colonies
at the siege of
Savannah, Georgia
October 11 1779
Erected 1931 by . . . — — Map (db m163648) HM
End of Erie Extension of the Pennsylvania Canal system. Work begun here July 4, l838. Canal formally opened Dec. 5, 1844, by arrival of "R. S. Reed" with Mercer County coal, and "Queen of the West" with passengers. — — Map (db m180007) HM
This Second Empire style duplex townhouse and its twin next door were built in 1875 by respected contractor and brick mason, German-born John M. Kuhn (1831-1906). Known then as "The Kuhn Block", they were built in the basin of the former
Erie . . . — — Map (db m310388) HM
This Second Empire style duplex townhouse and its twin next door were built in 1875 by respected contractor and brick mason, German-born John M. Kuhn (1831-1906). Known then as "The Kuhn Block", they were built in the basin of the former
Erie . . . — — Map (db m310506) HM
Grave of Captain Gridley, commander of Dewey's flagship Olympia in the Battle of Manila Bay, 1898, is located in this cemetery. Dewey's order, "You may fire when you are ready, Gridley," opened the battle. — — Map (db m21049) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m21040) HM
Cascade Creek is the last of Erie's three original creeks. Its western location saved it from being completely compromised by urbanization. Cascade Creek flows along the bayfront parkway and into a delta behind the western dock. In 1813, Daniel . . . — — Map (db m21425) HM
Erected as a residence for the cashier of a branch of the United States Bank of Pennsylvania, which occupied the adjacent building. Completed 1839. — — Map (db m41032) HM
Served with distinction as ensign at the Battle of Mobile Bay,
August 7 A.D. MDCCCLXIV In command of the Olympia, flagship of the American fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay
May 1 A.D. MDCCCXC Died at Kobe Japan
A.D. MDCCCXC. His fame is . . . — — Map (db m116408) WM
This vernacular frame dwelling was designed 1896 by noted Erie architect C. Paxton Cody, AIA (1854-1936) for his father-in-law, Cleveland native Elias Ede(1825-1899). Cody and his wife Ella Esther Ede Cody(1851-1917) also lived here . . . — — Map (db m307159) HM
World War II hero. Cochran distinguished himself as a daring pilot commanding P-40 fighter planes in North Africa and as the colorful leader of the 1st Air Commandos during the invasion of Burma. He became a colonel at the age of 33 and earned such . . . — — Map (db m41033) HM
In honor of Judah Colt (1761-1832), pioneer Erie settler in 1795. Land agent of Pennsylvania Population Co., Burgess of Erie in 1813 & 1820-21. Resident of 4th & French and early owner of much of this historic square block. — — Map (db m116396) HM
This Shingle Style house was built 1890 for $8,500 by Constable Bros. for Frank Connell (1855-1917) and wife Electra Orton Connell (1854-1943) on property purchased 1889 from David & Susan Burger. An Ohio native. Frank Connell . . . — — Map (db m307175) HM
Prominent German born brewer Charles M. Conrad (1841-1910), whose home was on armory site, built these houses for two daughters and their brother husbands--502 designed 1898 by Erie architect Jos. Frank for Katherine Conrad (1870-1960) and Frederick . . . — — Map (db m132251) HM
Combat Wounded Veterans
1782 Military Order of The Purple Heart 1932
My stone is red for
the blood they shed.
The medal I bear
is my country's way
to show they care.
If I could be seen
by all mankind
maybe peace will . . . — — Map (db m116424) WM
Dobbins Landing Timeline
1995
Bicentennial Tower built to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Erie.
1986
Public Dock renamed Dobbins Landing in honor of pioneer mariner Daniel Dobbins.
1926
Nicholson Ferry to Port Dover . . . — — Map (db m116411) HM
This type of medina cut-stone block pavement was used on Erie streets in the eighteen hundreds before either asphalt or concrete. — — Map (db m116455) HM
On this site in the home of Thomas Steuart the summer of 1813, a group of Erie women led by Margaret Forster Steuart made Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's famous battle flag inspired by the dying words of his friend, Captain James Lawrence of the . . . — — Map (db m116421) HM
Erected by the
Postal Employees of the
United States
to the memory of
Eben Brewer
first mail agent of the
United States in Cuba,
who died July 14, 1898,
aged 50 years.
— — Map (db m116452) HM
The Edison Electric Fountain was dedicated on Tuesday October 22, 1929 as part of the Erie observance of the fiftieth anniversary of Thomas A. Edison's discovery of the incandescent light. The fountain was conceived by public spirited individuals . . . — — Map (db m116467) HM
The State's only lake port, bought with Erie Triangle, 1792. Laid out in 1795 by Ellicott and Irvine. Site of French, British and U.S. forts. Perry built his fleet here in 1813. — — Map (db m180006) HM
A local memorial for the city of Erie commemorating the 9/11 attacks. It consists of a timeline of events, a memorial flag to the fallen, and the center piece of a steel column recovered from the wreckage of the World Trade Center after its . . . — — Map (db m85137) WM
Native American influence on this area of northwestern Pennsylvania pre-date the 1492 encounter by at least 13,500 years.
Erie County is named after its first known inhabitants, the Erie Nation.
The Erie Nation, also known as the Cat . . . — — Map (db m25977) HM
Formed March 12, 1800 from Allegheny County. Named for Lake Erie, which took its own name from the Erie Indians. Erie, the county seat, was laid out 1795; made a city in 1851. Ships of Perry's fleet which won the 1813 Battle of Lake Erie were built . . . — — Map (db m41035) HM
Erie County Government, with financial assistance from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, began restoration work on the courthouse in June of 2001. The West Wing of this Classical U-shaped Greek Revival structure was built in . . . — — Map (db m116377) HM
In memory of the Soldiers and Sailors from Erie County who gave their lives to save the Union
"We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain, that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom and that the . . . — — Map (db m116381) WM
The Erie County WWII Memorial is dedicated to the seven hundred and twenty-seven that gave their lives in service to their nation during the war years of World War Two. The north face of the memorial lists their names and displays the insignias . . . — — Map (db m116479) WM
Begun in 1831 at Beaver, PA and completed in 1844, the canal crossed W. 6th St. at this point ending at Presque Isle Bay in West Canal Basin. Part of Pennsylvania
Canal System, this canal connected Lake Erie to Ohio River. After closing in 1871, . . . — — Map (db m310501) HM
Erie Heritage
Parade Street Memorial
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This site created
To honor
Erie’s birthplace
By the
Greater Erie
Bicentennial Commission — — Map (db m23932) HM
The first lighthouse to shine on the Great Lakes. Created to aid navigation and promote shipping, the original 20-ft. beacon (1818) and the subsequent brick tower (1858) were built upon unstable soil. The sandstone tower (1867) was the 3rd built . . . — — Map (db m41036) HM
First lighthouse of wood
Contracted 1812 Operational 1813
Second lighthouse of brick
Constructed 1858
Current lighthouse of Berea sandstone
Completed 1867
Complete restoration by
Fiske and Sons, Inc.
Fourth . . . — — Map (db m116431) HM
Authorized by Congress in 1812, the first lighthouse at this site was completed in 1818, 200 feet west of the present lighthouse. Structural instability led to construction of a new 56-foot brick tower in 1858. This tower proved unstable due to . . . — — Map (db m116438) HM
1818-1832
Captain John Bone
1833-1840
Robert Kinkaid
1841-1844
Griffith Hinton
1845-1849
Eli Webster
1850-1853
James W. Miles/Isabella Miles
1854-1857
John Graham
1858
Gen. James Fleming
1858-1860 . . . — — Map (db m116436) HM
Bakery began in 1842 at 5th & Sassafras. In 1873 moved west of here (E. 4th St. Parking Lot). By 1888 considered "the oldest, largest, most perfectly equipped establishment of the kind in Pennsylvania." Using steam in baking process, it was known . . . — — Map (db m116395) HM
Rescued and Rebuilt
Time had taken its toll on the Land Lighthouse since the federal government decommissioned the beacon and ordered the lantern room removed and sent to a lighthouse in Ohio in 1899.
In 2003, the Erie-Western . . . — — Map (db m116430) HM
By virtue of a natural harbor considered the best on the lake, Erie first rose to prominence in the 19th century as a maritime center, in addition to shipbuilding and fishing, Erie's docks served as a hub of travel and trade.
In 1812-1813, six . . . — — Map (db m116433) HM
Gannon University's
Department of Military Science
and ROTC Alumni
Honors the following Gannon ROTC Alumni killed or missing in action:
1LT John N. Dale
'50/MIA '50
2LT Thomas R. Grant
'64/KIA '66
CPT Patrick J. Brophy . . . — — Map (db m116373) WM
Flag display
donated in honor of
the patriotic determination and valor of
Lt. Col. Stephen John Manzek
USAF WWII-POW-Korea-Vietnam-DFC
PFC Edwin John Wagner
104th Inf. US Army WWII
France-Belgium-Holland-Germany . . . — — Map (db m116481) WM
Restored flagship of Capt. Oliver Hazard Perry in the Battle of Lake Erie, Sept. 10, 1813. Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. — — Map (db m226787) HM
This was the first of four French forts built by Marin and Boishebert in Northwestern Pennsylvania to protect their claim to the Ohio Valley . Built in 1753 the fort overlooking the bay was 120 ft. square with squared log wall 12 - 15 ft. high with . . . — — Map (db m27352) HM
A French Frontier Fort
Fort de la Presqu'ile was the first in a proposed line of forts that would guard a route to the Mississippi. The lofty goal for 1753 was to build four ports, Presqu'ile, le Boeuf, Machault, and Duquesne. By the late . . . — — Map (db m116412) HM
After the French left, the British Fort was built by Major Rodgers in 1760 on the site of the old French Fort. It had a different configuration consisting of a stockade enclosure with a blockhouse, the second story of which extended all around, . . . — — Map (db m27349) HM
Two forts stood four blocks north. French fort, built by Marin, 1753, abandoned 1759. British fort, built by Colonel Bouquet, 1760, and captured 1763 by Pontiac's Indians. The French Road to Fort Le Boeuf began there. — — Map (db m41038) HM
This Colonial Revival style house is from the 1929 remodeling & rebuilding of original Queen Anne style house built here 1890 for prominent Erie attorney & businessman John William Galbraith (1860-1926) and wife Mary Shaw Henning Galbraith . . . — — Map (db m310379) HM
In remembrance of
General Anthony Wayne
an American soldier
Distinguished for valor in the
War of the Revolution
Appointed, in 1792, on Washington's
recommendation, General-in-Chief
of the U.S. Army
In 1794, vanquished . . . — — Map (db m116391) WM
This Italianate style mansion was built in 1862 for the Honorable Gideon J. Ball (1811-1886). A silversmith and farmer, Ball became clerk of Erie town council in 1836 then County Auditor and Treasurer. He served seven terms in State House of . . . — — Map (db m41040) HM
Known as the “Dean of American Magicians,” he was mentor and friend to Harry Houdini. Considered the first American magician to become an international star, he performed extensively on five continents, impressing audiences with his . . . — — Map (db m84905) HM
Eminent African American baritone, composer, editor, and pioneer arranger. Protégé of Dvořák, he set to music poems by Dunbar, Hughes, Whitman, and others. Burleigh arranged "Deep River" and many other spirituals, which he championed as . . . — — Map (db m41039) HM
Erie's most well-known composer, Harry Thacker Burleigh helped to bring black spirituals to the world of classical music.
Burleigh was born in Erie in 1866. He had a deep baritone voice and went on to attend the National Conservatory of . . . — — Map (db m305593) HM
Hero of Gettysburg
Brigadier General
Strong Vincent
June 17, 1837 — July 7, 1863
Mortally wounded
defending his position
on Little Roundtop
Battle of Gettysburg
July 2, 1863
Engaged at
Hanover Court House . . . — — Map (db m116416) WM
This steel Flagpole was first installed in 1938 at the SE corner of E. 6th & French Sts. by Erie Insurance Co-Founder and President H. O. Hirt when Erie moved its Home Office to the historic C. F. Adams Building (now Erie Insurance Heritage . . . — — Map (db m116397) HM
Herein resided
during the years of 1830-1831
Horace Greeley
printer, editor and founder of
the New York Tribune
"Go west, young man, go west" — — Map (db m116409) HM
Father of American Cavalry
Born in Poland March 4, 1748
Died in the service of
the American colonies
at the siege of
Savannah, Georgia
October 11, 1779 — — Map (db m116428) WM
The post Civil War Industrial Revolution propelled Erie toward a manufacturing economy. Watson Manufacturing (now GAF) built a facility at the site of the defunct Erie Extension Canal operations. The city developed the adjacent land . . . — — Map (db m116442) HM
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to our city, state and nation: for his dedication to duty: for his courage in the face of adversity: for his love of humanity and for inspiring his fellow man, this parkway is dedicated by the citizens . . . — — Map (db m279051) HM
This Victorian-Romanesque style house of brick and Medina sandstone was built 1890 for Erie Industrialist James McBrier (1834-1912) and Mary Elizabeth white McBrier (1835-1922). Reported as "An Expensive Residence", costing about $20,000, it . . . — — Map (db m310386) HM
This historical park was rededicated in 2011 in the memory of James N. Thompson, four-term Erie City Councilman, citizen advocate, businessman and founding member of the Friends of the Poor.
Jim served as City Council President in 2002, 2004, . . . — — Map (db m116439) HM
Hon. Judah Colt (1761-1832), one of Erie County's earliest citizens, settled at Colt Station, 1796, as the agent for Pennsylvania Population Co., the county's first land developer. Moved to Borough of Erie, 1804, serving as Burgess, 1813 & 1820-21. . . . — — Map (db m132253) HM
Erected in 1840, the last of three Federal style houses built at 5th & Holland by prominent brickmaker David Kennedy. It is typical of double houses occupied by workers of the period rear wings added in 1860's. Listed on National Register of . . . — — Map (db m116417) HM
In 1832, prominent brickmaker, builder and borough councilman David Kennedy built the Federal-style corner house as his residence. A unique feature is the oversized brick rear section added in 1879. Kennedy, a weaver by trade from Ulster, completed . . . — — Map (db m116418) HM
Dedicated to those men and women who so gallantly served their country during the Korean War 1950 - 1953
Erie County
Korean Veterans Killed In Action
Ackerman, Robert Charles •
Ames, William H. •
Baldwin, William . . . — — Map (db m116389) WM
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