List of Pennsylvania state historical markers in Erie County

This is a list of the Pennsylvania state historical markers in Erie County.

This is intended to be a complete list of the official state historical markers placed in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Erie County, Pennsylvania

Erie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 280,566. Its county seat is the City of Erie.- Geography :...

by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is the governmental agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania responsible for the collection, conservation and interpretation of Pennsylvania's historic heritage...

(PHMC). The locations of the historical markers, as well as the latitude and longitude coordinates as provided by the PHMC's database, are included below when available. There are 53 historical markers located in Erie County.

Historical markers

Marker title	Location	Marker type	Topics
African Americans in Battle of Lake Erie	Erie Maritime Museum Erie Maritime Museum Erie Maritime Museum is a maritime museum located on Presque Isle Bay in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania. It was the first new PHMC museum in twenty years when it opened its doors on May 21, 1998... , 150 East Front Street, Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... °N °W	City	African American, Military, War of 1812
Anthony Wayne Anthony Wayne Anthony Wayne was a United States Army general and statesman. Wayne adopted a military career at the outset of the American Revolutionary War, where his military exploits and fiery personality quickly earned him a promotion to the rank of brigadier general and the sobriquet of Mad Anthony.-Early...	East 6th Street at Ash Street, Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... °N °W	Roadside	American Revolution, Forts, Military
Canal Basin Canal basin A canal basin is an expanse of waterway alongside or at the end of a canal, and wider than the canal, constructed to allow boats to moor or unload cargo without impeding the progress of other traffic, and to allow room for turning, thus serving as a winding hole...	North end of State State, Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... °N °W	Roadside	Canals, Navigation, Transportation
Captain C.V. Gridley Charles Vernon Gridley Charles Vernon Gridley was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War and the Spanish-American War.-Early life:...	East Lake Road, Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... °N °W	Roadside	Military, Military Post-Civil War
Captain Daniel Dobbins Daniel Dobbins Daniel Dobbins was a sailing master in the United States Navy and captain in the United States Revenue Cutter Service...	Dobbins Landing Dobbins Landing Dobbins Landing is a popular tourist area located at the edge of Presque Isle Bay at the terminus of State Street in Erie, Pennsylvania. Consisting of a wharf and adjoining facilities, the landing includes the Bicentennial Tower, the Sheraton Erie Hotel, and the Bayfront Convention Center.The... , foot of State Street, Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... 42.13768°N 80.09075°W	Roadside	George Washington, Military, War of 1812
Cashier's House Cashier's House The Cashier's House is a three-story, plastered brick, Greek Revival building located on State Street in Erie, Pennsylvania. It was documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey in 1934...	417 State Street, Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... 42.131°N 80.0862°W	Roadside	Buildings, Business & Industry, Houses & Homesteads
Circus History	US 20 U.S. Route 20 in Pennsylvania U.S. Route 20 is a east-west U.S. Highway in Pennsylvania, which clips the northeastern corner of the state, running entirely in Erie County. While it is part of the nation's longest road, it features the shortest segment of any two-digit U.S. route in the commonwealth... at the Diamond in Girard Girard, Pennsylvania Girard is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,164 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Girard is located at .... 42.00007°N 80.31697°W	Roadside	Performers
Climax Locomotives Climax locomotive A Climax locomotive is a type of geared steam locomotive in which the two steam cylinders were attached to a transmission located under the center of the boiler. This transmits power to driveshafts running to the front and rear trucks....	PA 77 Pennsylvania Route 77 Pennsylvania Route 77 is a long east–west state highway located in northwest Pennsylvania. The western terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 27 in Meadville... at south end of Corry Corry, Pennsylvania Corry is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. With a population of 6,834 at the 2000 United States Census, it is the second largest city in Erie County. Corry is a part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area... 41.91962°N 79.64378°W	Roadside	Business & Industry, Railroads, Transportation
Col. Philip Cochran Philip Cochran Philip Gerald Cochran was an officer in the United States Army Air Corps. Cochran developed many tactical air combat, air transport, and air assault techniques during the war, particularly in Burma during operations as co-commander of the 1st Air Commando Group...	Erie County World War II World War II World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis... Memorial, State Street and Glenwood Parkway, Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... °N °W	Roadside	Military, Military Post-Civil War
Col. Strong Vincent Strong Vincent Strong Vincent was a lawyer who became famous as a U.S. Army officer during the fighting on Little Round Top at the American Civil War Battle of Gettysburg, where he was mortally wounded.-Early life:...	Northeast corner of High Street and 1st Street, Waterford Waterford, Pennsylvania Waterford is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,449 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Waterford is located at .... 41.94037°N 79.98285°W	Roadside	Civil War, Military
Colt's Station	PA 89 Pennsylvania Route 89 Pennsylvania Route 89 is a long north–south state highway located in northwestern Pennsylvania. The southern terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 8 and Pennsylvania Route 27 in Titusville. The northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 5 north of North East.-Route description:PA 89... at PA 430 Pennsylvania Route 430 Pennsylvania Route 430 is an long state highway located in Erie county in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at US 20 in Wesleyville. The eastern terminus is the New York state line near Findley Lake, NY- History :... , Greenfield Township Greenfield Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania Greenfield Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,909 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of... 42.11883°N 79.82435°W	Roadside	Government & Politics, Government & Politics 18th Century, Navigation, Transportation
Corry State Fish Hatchery	13365 US 6 U.S. Route 6 in Pennsylvania U.S. Route 6 travels east–west near the north edge of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania from the Ohio state line near Pymatuning Reservoir east to the Mid-Delaware Bridge over the Delaware River into Port Jervis, New York. It is the longest highway segment in the Commonwealth. Most of it is a... , Corry Corry, Pennsylvania Corry is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. With a population of 6,834 at the 2000 United States Census, it is the second largest city in Erie County. Corry is a part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area... 41.93089°N 79.67114°W	Roadside	Environment, Government & Politics 20th Century, Sports
Creation of the Pennsylvania Game Commission Pennsylvania Game Commission The Pennsylvania Game Commission is the state agency responsible for wildlife conservation and management in Pennsylvania in the United States...	Northwest corner of Corry City Park, at the intersection of North Center and Smith Streets °N °W	Roadside	Environment, Government & Politics 20th Century
Drake Well Park Drake Well Museum The Drake Well Museum is a museum that interprets the birth of the American oil industry in 1859 by "Colonel" Edwin Drake along the banks of Oil Creek in Cherrytree Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The museum collects and preserves related artifacts...	PA 8 Pennsylvania Route 8 Pennsylvania Route 8 is a major long route in western Pennsylvania. Officially, PA 8 is named the William Flinn Highway. Its southern terminus is at Interstate 376, U.S. Route 22, and U.S. Route 30 in Pittsburgh... just south of Union City Union City, Pennsylvania Union City is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, southeast of Erie. In the twentieth century, there were three large chair factories, planing and grist mills, a powdered milk plant, and several furniture factories. In 1900, 3,104 people lived here, and in 1910, 3,684 people lived here. The... 41.88958°N 79.84712°W	Roadside	Business & Industry, Oil & Gas
Edinboro State College Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Edinboro University is a public liberal arts university located in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, USA and one of 14 schools associated with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The town is named after Edinburgh, Scotland. It is also not to be confused with the University of Edinburgh...	US 6N U.S. Route 6N U.S. Route 6N is a long auxiliary route of U.S. Route 6 located in Erie County, Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at U.S. Route 20 in West Springfield a half-mile north of Interstate 90 exit 3. Its eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 6 and U.S... at the campus in Edinboro Edinboro, Pennsylvania Edinboro is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area. As home to Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, it is a small college town, as well as a "resort community"... 41.8788°N 80.11615°W	City	Education
Edinboro State Teachers College Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Edinboro University is a public liberal arts university located in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, USA and one of 14 schools associated with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The town is named after Edinburgh, Scotland. It is also not to be confused with the University of Edinburgh...	PA 99 Pennsylvania Route 99 Pennsylvania Route 99 is a long state highway located in western Pennsylvania. The northern terminus is at U.S. Route 19 near Erie. The southern terminus is at U.S. Route 6 and U.S... in front of college, Edinboro Edinboro, Pennsylvania Edinboro is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area. As home to Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, it is a small college town, as well as a "resort community"... (Missing)	City	Education
Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000...	US 20 U.S. Route 20 in Pennsylvania U.S. Route 20 is a east-west U.S. Highway in Pennsylvania, which clips the northeastern corner of the state, running entirely in Erie County. While it is part of the nation's longest road, it features the shortest segment of any two-digit U.S. route in the commonwealth... , west of Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... °N °W	Roadside	Cities & Towns, Early Settlement, Forts, Military
Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000...	US 20 U.S. Route 20 in Pennsylvania U.S. Route 20 is a east-west U.S. Highway in Pennsylvania, which clips the northeastern corner of the state, running entirely in Erie County. While it is part of the nation's longest road, it features the shortest segment of any two-digit U.S. route in the commonwealth... , east of Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... °N °W	Roadside	Cities & Towns, Forts, Military, War of 1812
Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000...	US 19 U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania closely parallels Interstate 79 for its entire length. US 19 enters Pennsylvania in Greene County near Mount Morris. Its northern terminus is in the city of Erie. Part is named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, hero of the Battle of Lake Erie.-Route description:In... , south of Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... 42.04369°N 80.0745°W	Roadside	Cities & Towns, Forts, Military, War of 1812
Erie County Erie County, Pennsylvania Erie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 280,566. Its county seat is the City of Erie.- Geography :...	County Courthouse, West 6th Street between Peach Peach Street Peach Street, part of U.S. Route 19, is a main artery serving downtown Erie, Pennsylvania. Once surrounded by nothing but rolling hills and farmland, "Upper Peach Street" , is the most significant center of urban sprawl in Erie and is now home to numerous strip plazas, a major shopping mall and... ] and Sassafras Streets, Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... °N °W	City	Government & Politics, Government & Politics 19th Century, Military, Native American
Erie Extension Canal Beaver and Erie Canal The Beaver and Erie Canal, also known as the Erie Extension Canal, was part of the Pennsylvania Canal system and consisted of three sections: the Beaver Division, the Shenango Division, and the Conneaut Division...	PA 18 Pennsylvania Route 18 Pennsylvania Route 18 is a major north–south highway in Western Pennsylvania whose southern terminus is at the West Virginia state line in Greene County, Pennsylvania near the village of Garrison, while the northern terminus is at PA Route 5 in Lake City, Pennsylvania... at Platea Platea, Pennsylvania Platea is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 474 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Platea is located at .... 41.95135°N 80.3291°W	Roadside	Canals, Navigation, Transportation
Erie Extension Canal Beaver and Erie Canal The Beaver and Erie Canal, also known as the Erie Extension Canal, was part of the Pennsylvania Canal system and consisted of three sections: the Beaver Division, the Shenango Division, and the Conneaut Division...	US 20 U.S. Route 20 in Pennsylvania U.S. Route 20 is a east-west U.S. Highway in Pennsylvania, which clips the northeastern corner of the state, running entirely in Erie County. While it is part of the nation's longest road, it features the shortest segment of any two-digit U.S. route in the commonwealth... at Asbury Road, Millcreek Township Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania Millcreek Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 53,515 at the 2010 census. It is the largest suburb of Erie, Pennsylvania and the sixth-largest municipality in the state; larger than the cities of Altoona and Harrisburg.Millcreek Township is home to... 42.07158°N 80.18237°W	Roadside	Canals, Navigation, Transportation
Erie Land Lighthouse Erie Land Light The Erie Land Light, also known as the Old Presque Isle Light, is a lighthouse in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is one of the three lighthouses in Erie, along with the Presque Isle Light and the North Pier Light. The lighthouse is located in Lighthouse Park at the end of Lighthouse Street.The lighthouse...	At the site of the lighthouse, 2 Lighthouse Street, Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... °N °W	City	Buildings, Navigation
Flagship Niagara USS Niagara (1813) The US Brig Niagara or the Flagship Niagara, is a wooden-hulled brig that served as the relief flagship for Oliver Hazard Perry in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. It is one of last remaining ships from the War of 1812. The Niagara is usually docked behind the Erie Maritime Museum in...	At property on State Street, Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... °N °W	Roadside	Military, War of 1812
Fort Le Boeuf Fort Le Boeuf Fort Le Boeuf, , was a fort established by the French in 1753 on a fork of French Creek, in present-day Waterford, in northwest Pennsylvania... (Plaque)	US 19 U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania closely parallels Interstate 79 for its entire length. US 19 enters Pennsylvania in Greene County near Mount Morris. Its northern terminus is in the city of Erie. Part is named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, hero of the Battle of Lake Erie.-Route description:In... , opposite Fort Le Boeuf Museum, Waterford Waterford, Pennsylvania Waterford is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,449 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Waterford is located at .... 41.94008°N 79.98297°W	Plaque	Forts, French & Indian War, George Washington, Military
Fort LeBoeuf	US 19 U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania closely parallels Interstate 79 for its entire length. US 19 enters Pennsylvania in Greene County near Mount Morris. Its northern terminus is in the city of Erie. Part is named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, hero of the Battle of Lake Erie.-Route description:In... in Waterford Waterford, Pennsylvania Waterford is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,449 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Waterford is located at .... 41.94015°N 79.98262°W	Roadside	Forts, French & Indian War, Military, Native American
Fort LeBoeuf Memorial	Property on US 19 U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania closely parallels Interstate 79 for its entire length. US 19 enters Pennsylvania in Greene County near Mount Morris. Its northern terminus is in the city of Erie. Part is named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, hero of the Battle of Lake Erie.-Route description:In... , Waterford Waterford, Pennsylvania Waterford is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,449 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Waterford is located at .... 41.94037°N 79.98275°W	Roadside	Forts, French & Indian War, George Washington, Military
Fort Presque Isle Fort Presque Isle Fort Presque Isle was a fort built by French soldiers in 1753 along Presque Isle Bay at present-day Erie, Pennsylvania...	6th and Parade Streets, Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... 42.1326°N 80.07692°W	Roadside	Forts, French & Indian War, Military, Native American, Roads
French Creek French Creek (Allegheny River) French Creek is a tributary of the Allegheny River in northwestern Pennsylvania and western New York in the United States.- Etymology :...	US 19 U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania closely parallels Interstate 79 for its entire length. US 19 enters Pennsylvania in Greene County near Mount Morris. Its northern terminus is in the city of Erie. Part is named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, hero of the Battle of Lake Erie.-Route description:In... , slightly north of US 6 U.S. Route 6 in Pennsylvania U.S. Route 6 travels east–west near the north edge of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania from the Ohio state line near Pymatuning Reservoir east to the Mid-Delaware Bridge over the Delaware River into Port Jervis, New York. It is the longest highway segment in the Commonwealth. Most of it is a... , south of Waterford Waterford, Pennsylvania Waterford is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,449 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Waterford is located at .... 41.88482°N 79.99943°W	Roadside	Early Settlement, Ethnic & Immigration, George Washington, Transportation
George Washington George Washington George Washington was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783, and presided over the writing of...	US 19 U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania closely parallels Interstate 79 for its entire length. US 19 enters Pennsylvania in Greene County near Mount Morris. Its northern terminus is in the city of Erie. Part is named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, hero of the Battle of Lake Erie.-Route description:In... , at George Washington Memorial Park, Waterford Waterford, Pennsylvania Waterford is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,449 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Waterford is located at .... 41.94007°N 79.98282°W	Roadside	French & Indian War, George Washington, Government & Politics, Government & Politics 18th Century, Military
Harry Kellar Harry Kellar Harry Kellar was an American magician who presented large stage shows during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.... (1849–1922)	Griswold Park, south side of West 13th Street, between Peach Peach Street Peach Street, part of U.S. Route 19, is a main artery serving downtown Erie, Pennsylvania. Once surrounded by nothing but rolling hills and farmland, "Upper Peach Street" , is the most significant center of urban sprawl in Erie and is now home to numerous strip plazas, a major shopping mall and... and Sassafras Streets, Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... °N °W	Roadside	Performers, Professions & Vocations
Harry T. Burleigh Harry Burleigh Henry "Harry" Thacker Burleigh , a baritone, was an African American classical composer, arranger, and professional singer...	East 6th Street, Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... °N °W	Roadside	African American, Music & Theater, Performers
Ida M. Tarbell Ida M. Tarbell Ida Minerva Tarbell was an American teacher, author and journalist. She was known as one of the leading "muckrakers" of the progressive era, work known in modern times as "investigative journalism". She wrote many notable magazine series and biographies...	PA 8 Pennsylvania Route 8 Pennsylvania Route 8 is a major long route in western Pennsylvania. Officially, PA 8 is named the William Flinn Highway. Its southern terminus is at Interstate 376, U.S. Route 22, and U.S. Route 30 in Pittsburgh... near Hatch Hollow Road, southwest of Wattsburg Wattsburg, Pennsylvania Wattsburg is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 378 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.Wattsburg is along the banks of French Creek .... 41.9641°N 79.85165°W	Roadside	Abraham Lincoln, Oil & Gas, Women, Writers
John Nelson John Nelson John Nelson may refer to:John Nelson , Australian political figureJohn Nelson , US baseball player... (1917–1959)	3923 Main Street, Lawrence Park Township °N °W	City	Civil Rights, Government & Politics 20th Century, Labor
Joshua M. Merrill (1828–1904)	Between 19 and 37 North Center Street, Corry Corry, Pennsylvania Corry is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. With a population of 6,834 at the 2000 United States Census, it is the second largest city in Erie County. Corry is a part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area... °N °W	Roadside	Invention, Oil & Gas, Professions & Vocations
LP Gas Industry	US 19 U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania closely parallels Interstate 79 for its entire length. US 19 enters Pennsylvania in Greene County near Mount Morris. Its northern terminus is in the city of Erie. Part is named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, hero of the Battle of Lake Erie.-Route description:In... at square in Waterford Waterford, Pennsylvania Waterford is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,449 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Waterford is located at .... (Missing)	Roadside	Business & Industry, Oil & Gas
Old Custom House	State Street, Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... (Missing)	Roadside	Buildings, Business & Industry, Houses & Homesteads
Old French Road	Old French Road, south of Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... 42.09218°N 80.05717°W	Roadside	Native American, Paths & Trails, Roads, Transportation
Old State Line	PA 99 Pennsylvania Route 99 Pennsylvania Route 99 is a long state highway located in western Pennsylvania. The northern terminus is at U.S. Route 19 near Erie. The southern terminus is at U.S. Route 6 and U.S... at McKean McKean, Pennsylvania McKean is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 389 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area... °N °W	Roadside	Government & Politics, Government & Politics 18th Century
Old State Line	West Lake Road at Happy Valley Road, Springfield Township Springfield Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania Springfield Township is a township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,378 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.8 square miles , of which, 37.7 square miles of it is land and... 41.99983°N 80.40553°W	Roadside	Government & Politics, Government & Politics 18th Century
Old State Line	Main Street at Wattsburg Wattsburg, Pennsylvania Wattsburg is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 378 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.Wattsburg is along the banks of French Creek .... 41.99925°N 79.81098°W	Roadside	Government & Politics, Government & Politics 18th Century
Old State Line	US 19 U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania U.S. Route 19 in Pennsylvania closely parallels Interstate 79 for its entire length. US 19 enters Pennsylvania in Greene County near Mount Morris. Its northern terminus is in the city of Erie. Part is named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, hero of the Battle of Lake Erie.-Route description:In... , Waterford Waterford, Pennsylvania Waterford is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,449 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Waterford is located at .... °N °W	Roadside	Government & Politics, Government & Politics 18th Century
Old State Line	US 20 U.S. Route 20 in Pennsylvania U.S. Route 20 is a east-west U.S. Highway in Pennsylvania, which clips the northeastern corner of the state, running entirely in Erie County. While it is part of the nation's longest road, it features the shortest segment of any two-digit U.S. route in the commonwealth... at Girard Girard, Pennsylvania Girard is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,164 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Girard is located at .... °N °W	Roadside	Government & Politics, Government & Politics 18th Century
Otto Maya	10th and State Streets, Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... (Missing)	Roadside	Sports
Paul Allman Siple (1908–1968)	Plaza at Erie Maritime Museum Erie Maritime Museum Erie Maritime Museum is a maritime museum located on Presque Isle Bay in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania. It was the first new PHMC museum in twenty years when it opened its doors on May 21, 1998... , 150 East Front Street, Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... °N °W	Roadside	Exploration, Invention, Professions & Vocations
Pennsylvania Pennsylvania The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...	PA 5 Pennsylvania Route 5 Pennsylvania Route 5 is a westward continuation of New York State Route 5 in Pennsylvania. It runs from North East, Pennsylvania at the New York-Pennsylvania border to near Erie, a total of . The highway is called the Purple Heart Highway and mostly called Lake Road... , at the Pennsylvania–Ohio Ohio Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus... border (Missing)	Roadside	Government & Politics, Government & Politics 17th Century, William Penn
Pennsylvania Pennsylvania The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...	US 20 U.S. Route 20 in Pennsylvania U.S. Route 20 is a east-west U.S. Highway in Pennsylvania, which clips the northeastern corner of the state, running entirely in Erie County. While it is part of the nation's longest road, it features the shortest segment of any two-digit U.S. route in the commonwealth... , at the Pennsylvania–Ohio Ohio Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus... border 41.9446°N 80.51673°W	Roadside	Government & Politics, Government & Politics 17th Century, William Penn
Pennsylvania Pennsylvania The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...	At I-90 Welcome Center, just west of Pennsylvania–New York New York New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east... border °N °W	Roadside	Government & Politics, Government & Politics 17th Century, William Penn
Perry's Shipyards	6th and Cascade Streets, Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... °N °W	Roadside	Business & Industry, Military
Presque Isle Portage	Peach Street Peach Street Peach Street, part of U.S. Route 19, is a main artery serving downtown Erie, Pennsylvania. Once surrounded by nothing but rolling hills and farmland, "Upper Peach Street" , is the most significant center of urban sprawl in Erie and is now home to numerous strip plazas, a major shopping mall and... near Lane Road, north of Waterford Waterford, Pennsylvania Waterford is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,449 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Waterford is located at .... 41.98068°N 80.0154°W	Roadside	Native American, Paths & Trails, Roads, Transportation
Sr. Bernard Sheridan	Saint Vincent Hospital, 232 West 25th Street, Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... 42.1108°N 80.0775°W	City	Education, Medicine & Science, Professions & Vocations, Women
St. James A. M. E. Church	East 12th Street at Holland Street in Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... °N °W	City	African American, Religion
U.S.S. Wolverine	North end of State Street, Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000... °N °W	City	Civil War, Military

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