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
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
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
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 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
On E. 10th Street east of Brandes Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
On State Street north of Front Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
On West 12th Street (Pennsylvania Route 5) at Interstate 79, on the right when traveling east on West 12th Street.
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
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 . . . — — Map (db m116377) HM
On Peach Street (Alternate Pennsylvania Route 5) at West 6th Street on Peach Street.
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
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 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
Eries 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 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
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 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 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. Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. — — Map (db m226787) 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
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
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
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
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 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
On German Street north of East 5th Street, on the left when traveling south.
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
On Holland Street north of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Peach Street (Pennsylvania Route 5) at West 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on Peach Street.
Dedicated to those men and women who so gallantly served their country during the Korean War 1950 - 1953
[Left side:]
Erie County
Korean Veterans Killed In Action
ACKERMAN, Robert Charles
AMES, William H.
BALDWIN, . . . — — Map (db m116389) WM
On French Street at E 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on French Street.
On this site June 3, 1825, the great French & American patriot, Marquis de La Fayette (1757-1834), a Major General and aide to General George Washington during the American Revolution, was entertained in the French Street home of Erie Pioneer Judah . . . — — Map (db m12093) HM
On Walnut Street at West 16th Street, on the right when traveling north on Walnut Street.
This marker is dedicated to our Italian ancestors who immigrated to Erie from all regions of Italy and established Little Italy. The first Italians settled in Erie around 1864. In 1895, there were four Italian settlements in Erie, and Little . . . — — Map (db m116453) HM
Steadfast in the face of war in the summer of 1813, seven brave Erie women stitched the flag that Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry carried into battle. British ships were on Lake Erie poised for attack. Although many fled south, Margaret Forster . . . — — Map (db m99995) HM
On State Street north of West 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Iraq
The Republic of Iraq is home to the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The region between these rivers, historically known as Mesopotamia, is considered to be the cradle of civilization of Western society. In 2003 the United States organized an . . . — — Map (db m116457) HM
On West 38th Street, on the right when traveling east on West 38th Street.
School director, Erie City Councilman, sportsman and entrepreneur, Mike was the ultimate public servant he died 10 days before the 1965 mayoral election. Cannavino would have been the first Italian-American mayor of the City of Erie. To his memory, . . . — — Map (db m132387) HM
On State Street south of Glenwood Park Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 505), on the right when traveling south.
In February 1932, Gen. Douglas MacArthur, then-Army Chief of Staff, announced that the War Department was reviving Gen. George Washington's badge of military merit as a new decoration: the Purple Heart. Since then, more than one million Americans . . . — — Map (db m116483) HM WM
On French Street south of East 4th Street, on the right when traveling south.
The only surviving 19th century structure associated with the once important livery trade centered on lower French Street.
Built in 1879 for attorney George DeCamp, the house was sold in 1881 to Arthur O'Donnell. He operated a livery stable . . . — — Map (db m116394) HM
On French Street at East 6th Street, on the right when traveling south on French Street.
Oliver
Hazard
Perry
"We have met
the enemy and
they are ours
Dedicated
to the Pennsylvanians
who built and served
aboard Perry's Erie-based
ships for the decisive
Battle of Lake Erie
September . . . — — Map (db m116459) HM WM
On East Front Street, 0.1 miles east of State Street, on the left when traveling east.
One of the world's foremost authorities on Antarctica, he was honored internationally for his work as scientist, explorer, inventor, geographer, diplomat, and author. An Eagle Scout and NIAGARA Sea Scout from Erie, Siple was selected from all US Boy . . . — — Map (db m39914) HM
On East 6th Street (Pennsylvania Route 5) 0.1 miles west of Parade Street, on the right when traveling west.
Organized in 1921, the 112th is part of the famed 28th Div., the oldest continuous infantry division in the US Army. The 112th, previously known as the 16th, has origins in the storied 83rd PVI regiment formed in Erie in 1861 during the Civil War. . . . — — Map (db m84900) HM
Near French Street at East 6th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Perry Square was originally part of the plan for the City of Erie which was laid out in 1795 by famed federal surveyor Andrew Ellicott, the same man who took over the plan for completing Washington D.C. The area now occupied by the park was then . . . — — Map (db m116469) HM
On West 6th Street (Pennsylvania Route 5) at Cascade Street on West 6th Street.
Perry's ships, the Lawrence, the Niagara, and the Ariel, were built in spring, 1813, at the foot of this street. His warehouses, blockhouse, and lookout station were also located there. — — Map (db m41042) HM
On Bayfront Promenade east of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling west.
The seascape from the bluffs is essentially unchanged from the 1700's. Presque Isle Peninsula forms a lush green background and protects the bay from Lake Erie, which is visible on the horizon. Early sailors declared Erie's protected natural harbor . . . — — Map (db m116443) HM
On West 9th Street west of Sassafras Street, on the left when traveling west.
Gratefully dedicated
to the students of
Cathedral Preparatory School
who served our country during
World War II
1941 - 1945
Our Honored Dead
Lt. Com. Charles J. Weschler '27
Lt. James Quinn '39
Lt. John . . . — — Map (db m116393) WM
On East Front Street west of German Street, on the right when traveling east.
Erie's original Russian neighborhood, known as "Russian Town". Encompassed the area from Front Street to Third St., and Parade St. to French St. The original Church of the Nativity of Christ was the center of this neighborhood. The church was built . . . — — Map (db m116423) HM
On East 12th Street (Pennsylvania Route 5/290) at Holland Street, on the right when traveling west on East 12th Street.
At 236 East 11th Street. Founded 1874, this is Erie's oldest African-American congregation. Five of its first six members were women. Originally at 3rd and German Streets, this church has long ministered to the spiritual and social needs of the Erie . . . — — Map (db m41044) HM
On West Front Street, 0 miles west of Sassafras Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Ariel, Porcupine,
Scorpion and Tigress,
gunboats of
Commodore Perry,
in the Battle of Lake Erie, Sep. 10, 1813,
were built on the bay front, 100 yards north
of this spot, early in the same year. — — Map (db m21426) HM
On Bayfront Promenade east of Poplar Street, on the right when traveling west.
The three Cascade Street Docks provided the setting for much of the Bayfront development that followed construction of the Bayfront Parkway. Without them, there would not have been enough area to create the complex of modern activities that have . . . — — Map (db m116449) HM
On Bayfront Promenade west of Sassafras Street, on the right when traveling west.
Erie's maritime economy spread west along the waterfront when State Street was extended creating the east and west basins, the Public Dock was developed and the Reed family moved its operation to the Sassafras Street Dock below. In 1841 a canal to . . . — — Map (db m116441) HM
On East Front Street at Parade Street, on the right when traveling west on East Front Street.
In 1795 Andrew Ellicott and General William Irvine commissioned by the State, arrived in the area to survey and lay out "a town to be called Erie." Using the southeast corner of the old French fort at the foot of Parade Street as a starting point . . . — — Map (db m27354) HM
On West 2nd Street at Cascade Street, on the left when traveling west on West 2nd Street.
The Lawrence and Niagara, Flagships of
Commodore Perry,
in the Battle of Lake Erie, Sep. 10, 1813, were built on the bay front, 100 yards north of this spot, early in the same year. — — Map (db m21424) HM
Near Lakefront Drive east of Lighthouse Street, on the right when traveling east.
It is said that Manitou, the Great Spirit, led his favorite children, the Erie tribe, to the shores of this great inland sea where they fished its waters, hunted, and tilled the field.
As the Eries ventured into the lake to find the place where . . . — — Map (db m116435) HM
Near Lakefront Drive east of Lighthouse Street, on the right when traveling east.
The black and white lighthouse on the north pier of the channel to Presque Isle Bay has guided mariners since 1858. Its cast iron was forged in France and replaced a wooden beacon that was destroyed by a schooner in a 1857 storm. No other surviving . . . — — Map (db m116434) HM
Near East 3rd Street east of Ash Street, on the right when traveling east.
In honor of all Seabees by
The U.S. Navy Seabee
Veterans of America
Island X-11
Chautauqua Region
Jamestown, New York
on March 5, 2008 — — Map (db m116425) WM
Near Bayfront Bikeway north of West Bayfront Parkway.
Lawrence J. Toth, longstanding advocate and staunch supporter of free public access along the Presque Isle Bayfront and the open water shoreline of Lake Erie, Larry was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. and spent his professional public service career . . . — — Map (db m180000) HM
On East 5th Street at French Street, on the right when traveling west on East 5th Street.
Built in 1842, one of few fine examples of Greek Revival residential architecture remaining in Erie. The family of owner Charles M. Tibbals, onetime customs collector and a founder of Chicago & Erie Stove Co., resided here until 1903. Listed on . . . — — Map (db m116420) HM
Near Dobbins Landing north of West Dobbins Landing, on the left when traveling north.
Saving the Day
During the famous naval Battle of Erie, Perry's ship Lawrence led the charge into the British fleet that controlled the lake. After Lawrence was disabled by enemy fire, Perry and four men of his crew rowed through . . . — — Map (db m116415) HM
Built in Erie in 1843, USS Michigan (later named Wolverine) was the US Navys first iron-hulled ship. Michigan was stationed in Erie, served on the Great Lakes until 1923, scrapped in 1949. — — Map (db m226786) HM
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