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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Erie County, Pennsylvania
Adjacent to Erie County, Pennsylvania
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GEOGRAPHIC SORT
| On East State Street (U.S. 6N) at Orchard Street, on the left when traveling east on East State Street. |
| | 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 |
| On East State Street (U.S. 6N) east of Thornton Avenue, on the right when traveling east. |
| | "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 |
| On West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 77) at North 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. |
| | 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 |
| On Roosevelt Highway (U.S. 6) at West Smith Street Extension, on the right when traveling east on Roosevelt Highway. |
| | 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 |
| On North Center Street (Pennsylvania Route 426) at East Smith Street, on the right when traveling north on North Center Street. |
| | 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 |
| On North Center Street (Pennsylvania Route 426) at East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on North Center Street. |
| | 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 |
| On Center Street (Pennsylvania Route 426) 0.1 miles north of Main Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| On South Center Street (Pennsylvania Route 426) 0.1 miles north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On Meadville Street (Pennsylvania Route 18) north of Crane Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| |
In memory of
those who served
our country
in all our wars — — Map (db m132386) WM |
| On West Plum Street (U.S. 6N) 0.1 miles west of Washington Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | 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 |
| On Waterford Street (U.S. 6N) at South Perry Lane, on the right when traveling east on Waterford Street. |
| | 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 |
| On Bayfront Promenade west of Cherry Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | 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 |
| On Peninsula Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Pump House Park
Historically, these ponds functioned as settling basins to help clean drinking water. Over time, park visitors were able to enjoy this area for its recreation. Amenities included a bathhouse, band shell, and picnic groves. Park . . . — — Map (db m132262) HM |
| Near Fisher Drive at Thompson Drive, on the right when traveling east. |
| | What was the War of 1812? America declared war against Great Britain on June 18, 1812. The conflict lasted for over two years. Many historians believe that the war was the inevitable outcome of Britain's continued interference in U.S. affairs, . . . — — Map (db m129898) HM |
| On Peninsula Drive north of Coast Guard Road, on the right when traveling north. |
| | James "Jim" Thompson (1863-1931)
Erie native Jim Thompson worked to improve visitor access to the park and to protect the shoreline of the peninsula. As one of his governmental duties, Thompson was a member of the Pennsylvania State Park and . . . — — Map (db m132272) HM |
| On Presque Isle Bike Trail. |
| | An Idea is Born
State Representative Karl Boyes and his wife, Sue, often visited Presque Isle to enjoy the natural beauty. Unfortunately there was no place in the park for them to enjoy their hobbies of bicycling and jogging without . . . — — Map (db m132255) 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 |
| | . . . — — Map (db m8951) HM |
| Near Jordan Road south of Technology Drive, on the left when traveling north. |
| | Thomas C. Almy (1787-1813) was born in Rhode Island. A Quaker, Almy began his naval career as a young boy. Showing much skill and promise he received his first command at age 21. During the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813, Sailing Master . . . — — Map (db m132211) HM |
| On East Front Street at Parade Street, on the right when traveling west on East Front Street. |
| | 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 |
| Near Thompson Drive north of Fisher Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | The Realities of War
The citizens of Erie saluted Perry's men upon their victorious return to Presque Isle Bay, but the celebration was short-lived. The local courthouse was converted into a makeshift hospital for the severely wounded and . . . — — Map (db m132269) HM |
| On East 6th Street at Ash Street, on the right when traveling east on East 6th Street. |
| | 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 |
| Near Jordan Road south of Technology Drive, on the left. |
| | Launched at Presque Isle in the spring of 1813, the schooner Ariel was commanded by Lieutenant John Packet during the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813. She carried a crew of 36 and was armed with four 12-pounders. At the onset of the . . . — — Map (db m132217) HM |
| Near East 3rd Street west of Ash Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| |
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 |
| On Bayfront Promenade east of Cherry Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | 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 |
| On French Street north of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| On East 5th Street west of Parade Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | 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 |
| On East 5th Street west of Holland Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | 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 |
| Near West 7th Street west of Peach Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| |
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 |
| Near Iroquois Avenue (Route 955) west of Boyer Road, on the right when traveling west. |
| |
Named in honor of
Harborcreek Township's Fallen Son
Senior Airman Bryan Bell
2-10-88 / 1-5-12
who died in service to his country
Helmand Province, Afghanistan
466th Explosive Ordnance Disposal — Delta Flight — . . . — — Map (db m132203) WM |
| On Peninsula Drive west of Coast Guard Road, on the right when traveling west. |
| | This beach, formerly Beach 10, is named in honor of Patrick "Pat" Budny, who at age 17, became the first person to swim the 23 miles between Long Point, Ontario, Canaca, and Presque Isle State Park. Budny accomplished this feat in 26 hours on August . . . — — Map (db m132274) HM |
| Near Jordan Road south of Technology Drive, on the left when traveling north. |
| | Built in 1807 near Amherstburg in Upper Canada, the Caledonia was a British naval vessel prior to her capture in 1812 by a boarding party led by American naval officer Jesse D. Elliott. The Caledonia had a crew of 53 men and was armed . . . — — Map (db m132224) 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 |
| On State Street at Dobbins Landing, in the median on State Street. |
| | 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 |
| On West Front Street at Plum Street, on the right when traveling west on West Front Street. |
| | 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 |
| On State Street 0.1 miles north of 5th Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| Near Jordan Road south of Technology Drive, on the left. |
| | Stephen Champlin (1789-1870) was born in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. A cousin of Commodore Perry, Champlin left home at the age of 16 to join the US Navy. In July 1813 Sailing Master Champlin was placed in command of the schooner Scorpion . . . — — Map (db m132218) HM |
| On Liberty Street south of North Park Avenue, on the right when traveling south. |
| |
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 |
| On State Street at Glenwood Park Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 505), on the right when traveling south on State Street. |
| | 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 |
| On French Street south of East 4th Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| Near Fisher Drive at Thompson Drive, on the right when traveling east. |
| | Opposite this spot, on the shores of Presque Isle Bay, Commodore Perry built his ships. The “Lawrence,” “Niagara,” “Ariel,” “Porcupine,” “Scorpion” & “Tigress.” On August 12, . . . — — Map (db m129900) HM WM |
| On Parade Street south of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| On Peach Street at West 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on Peach Street. |
| | Dedicated in honor of those who served our country
during hostilities in Vietnam — — Map (db m116388) WM |
| Near East 3rd Street east of Ash Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| |
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 |
| On Peach Street (Pennsylvania Route 5) at West 6th Street, on the right on Peach Street. |
| | Dedicated to those who served in Operation Desert Storm — — Map (db m116390) WM |
| On Peach Street (Pennsylvania Route 5) at West 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on Peach Street. |
| |
Dedicated to
★those who served★
in the World War
Erected by Service Star Legion No.1 M.O.D. — — Map (db m116471) WM |
| On Peach Street (Pennsylvania Route 5) at West 6th Street on Peach Street. |
| |
Dedicated to
Those Who Served
in World War II
★Erected by Service Star Legion, Inc.★
Erie Chapter No. 1 — — Map (db m116384) WM |
| On Dobbins Landing north of East Dobbins Landing. |
| | 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 begins . . . — — Map (db m116411) HM |
| On West Dobbins Landing at State Street on West Dobbins Landing. |
| | 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 East 4th Street east of French Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | 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 |
| On Griswold Plaza north of West 14th Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| |
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 |
| Near French Street at East 6th Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| Near Jordan Road south of Technology Drive, on the left when traveling north. |
| | Jesse Duncan Elliott (1782-1845) was born in Maryland. Originally a law student, he joined the US Navy and was a midshipman in 1804. Promoted to lieutenant in 1810, he was placed in command of the brig Niagara during the Battle of Lake Erie . . . — — Map (db m132220) HM |
| On Peach Street (U.S. 19) south of Robinson Road West, on the left when traveling south. |
| | 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 m31969) HM |
| Near East Front Street at Holland Street. |
| | 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 collapse. — — Map (db m85137) WM |
| On East Front Street at Parade Street, on the right when traveling west on East Front Street. |
| | 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 |
| On West 6th Street (Pennsylvania Route 5) 0.1 miles east of Sassafras Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | 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 |
| On West 6th Street (Pennsylvania Route 5) west of Peach Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | 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 1855. . . . — — Map (db m116377) HM |
| On Glenwood Park Avenue (Route 505) at State Street, on the right when traveling north on Glenwood Park Avenue. |
| | 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 of . . . — — Map (db m116479) WM |
| On West Ridge Road (U.S. 20) at Asbury Road, on the right when traveling east on West Ridge Road. |
| | A section of this canal, linking New Castle and Erie, lies at foot of the slope, to left of side road. Conneaut Line, Erie to Conneaut Lake, begun by State, 1838; finished by company headed by R.S. Reed, of Erie, 1843-44. — — Map (db m72984) HM |
| On East Front Street at Parade Street, on the right when traveling east on East Front Street. |
| | Erie Heritage
Parade Street Memorial
-----
This site created
To honor
Erie’s birthplace
By the
Greater Erie
Bicentennial Commission — — Map (db m23932) HM |
| On Lighthouse Street 0.1 miles north of East 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| Near Lakefront Drive east of Lighthouse Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| |
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 |
| Near Lakefront Drive east of Lighthouse Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | 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 |
| Near Lakefront Drive east of Lighthouse Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | 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 |
| On French Street at East 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on French Street. |
| | 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 |
| Near Fisher Drive at Thompson Drive, on the right when traveling east. |
| | A Great Lake’s Port Erie was incorporated in 1851 and soon developed into an important industrial city. The natural harbor, formed by Presque Isle, served as the magnet that drew economic prosperity to Pennsylvania's only lake port.
. . . — — Map (db m129975) HM |
| Near Lakefront Drive east of Lighthouse Street when traveling west. |
| | 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 |
| Near Lake Front Drive west of Lighthouse Street. |
| | 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 |
| On Presque Isle Bike Trail. |
| | Water for a Growing City
As the industrial revolution brought tremendous growth to the city of Erie, the need for a more reliable water supply became apparent. A water intake was constructed in the bay in 1867. After continued typhoid fever . . . — — Map (db m132259) HM |
| On West 8th Street west of Peach Street, on the left when traveling east. |
| |
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 |
| On Buffalo Road (U.S. 20) at Municipal Drive, on the right when traveling west on Buffalo Road. |
| | Earliest railroad activity along the Lake Erie shoreline began in the early 1840s, with local investors forming the Erie & North East Railroad. Finished in 1852, this 19-mile section of 6 foot gauge track ran from the City of Erie near 14th Street . . . — — Map (db m132202) HM |
| Near Thompson Drive north of Fisher Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Early Fishing in Erie
Fishing on Lake Erie is as old as the first Eriez Indian to set foot on the sandy shores of Presque Isle. The Eriez used log canoes and harvested the fish with spears and basket-traps. Early European settlers to the . . . — — Map (db m132264) HM |
| Near Peninsula Drive 0.6 miles east of Fisher Drive, on the left when traveling east. |
| | The final lighthouse design incorporated bricks five-courses thick to withstand the severe cold and winds off the lake. Overall, the structure cost $15,000.
Construction began in September, 1872 and was completed by the following July. Initially, . . . — — Map (db m129990) HM |
| On Glenwood Park Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 505) west of State Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| |
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. — — Map (db m21047) HM |
| On East Front Street at Parade Street, on the right when traveling west on East Front Street. |
| | 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 |
| On Dobbins Landing north of East Dobbins Landing, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| On East Front Street at Parade Street, on the right when traveling west on East Front Street. |
| | 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 |
| On East 6th Street (Alternate Pennsylvania Route 5) at Parade Street, on the right when traveling west on East 6th Street. |
| | 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 |
| On East Front Street at Parade Street, on the right when traveling west on East Front Street. |
| | Site of
French Fort de la Presqu'Isle - 1753
British Fort Presque Isle - 1760 — — Map (db m116422) HM |
| On State Street south of West Bay Road, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Peak Catches
Blue Pike - 1931 - 3,600,000 lbs.
Lake Whitefish - 1946 - 8,300,000 lbs.
Lake Herring - 1949 - 6,700,000 lbs.
Pound netting (Drawing shows pound net from above) - Placing standing nets in shallow water that funnel . . . — — Map (db m116410) HM |
| Near Thompson Drive north of Fisher Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Trapped in the Bay
The protected harbor and sandbar that had kept the British from entering bay also prevented Perry's two largest ships from leaving. A mere four feet of water lay over the sandbar that separated the bay from the lake. The . . . — — Map (db m132266) HM |
| Near Peach Street at West 6th Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| |
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 |
| Near Ash Street 0.2 miles from East 3rd Street, on the left. |
| | In Memory of
General Anthony Wayne
Who Died Here Dec. 15th, 1796 — — Map (db m21420) HM |
| On Peach Street (Pennsylvania Route 5) north of West 6th Street (Alternate Pennsylvania Route 5), on the right when traveling south. |
| |
Erected 1848
Placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1982 — — Map (db m116379) HM |
| Near Penninsula Drive (Pennsylvania Route 832) 0.5 miles north of West 6th Street. |
| | Giant Gondola Wheel George Washington Ferris and his giant Ferris Wheel In 1892 a bridge building engineer named George Washington Ferris had an idea for the upcoming Chicago Columbian Exposition...a giant observation wheel that would carry . . . — — Map (db m107746) HM |
| On East 6th Street (Pennsylvania Route 5) 0.1 miles east of French Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | 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 |
| Near Municipal Drive south of Buffalo Road (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling north. |
| | Tracing the Family Legacy
Seven generation of Gifford-Blanchfield family members resided in this historic homestead, built in 1839 by Gershom and Lucy Gifford. Though briefly owned by nonfamily members, the house returned to its original . . . — — Map (db m132201) HM |
| On Municipal Drive south of Buffalo Road (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling south. |
| |
This veterans memorial is hereby
dedicated to those Harborcreek area
men and women who have honorably
served in the Armed Forces of the
United States of the America
We the people who hold life so dear salute our veterans who served in . . . — — Map (db m132196) WM |
| On West 13th Street at Peach Street, on the right when traveling east on West 13th Street. |
| | 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 |
| On East 6th Street (Pennsylvania Route 5) 0.1 miles east of French Street. Reported permanently removed. |
| | Eminent American baritone, composer, and arranger, was born 3 blocks north in 1866. He arranged "Deep River" and other spirituals, and set to music poems by Walt Whitman. Was a student and associate of Dvorak. He died in 1949. — — Map (db m41039) HM |
| On Holland Street at East Front Street, on the right when traveling south on Holland Street. |
| |
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 |
| On French Street north of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | 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 |
| On State Street south of West 4th Street. |
| |
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 |
| On East 10th Street west of Hess Avenue, on the right when traveling east. |
| |
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 |
| On Peach Street (Alternate Pennsylvania Route 5) at West 6th Street on Peach Street. |
| | [Front:]
In memory
of the
Soldiers and Sailors
from
Erie County
who gave their lives
to save the Union
[Back:]
"We here highly resolve
that these dead shall
not have died in vain, that
this nation, under . . . — — Map (db m116381) WM |
| On Peach Street (Alternate Pennsylvania Route 5) at West 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on Peach Street. |
| |
In memory of those who paid the
★ Supreme Sacrifice ★
in the World War
Erected by Service Star Legion No.1 M.O.D. — — Map (db m116473) WM |
| On Bayfront Promenade west of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | 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 |
| On Lighthouse Street north of Lakefront Drive, on the left when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
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