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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17VD_corry-state-fish-hatchery_Corry-PA.html
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 the state'…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17VC_climax-locomotives_Corry-PA.html
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 locomot…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17VB_edinboro-state-college_Edinboro-PA.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15VL_uss-michigan-anchor_Erie-PA.html
Built in Erie in 1843, USS Michigan (later named Wolverine) was the US Navy's first iron-hulled ship. Michigan was stationed in Erie, served on the Great Lakes until 1923, scrapped in 1949.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRHP_saint-james-african-methodist-episcopal-church_Erie-PA.html
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 Er…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRHO_sister-bernard-sheridan_Erie-PA.html
Pioneer nurse anesthetist. Born Jeanne Sheridan in Ireland, Sister Bernard entered Saint Vincent Hospital to study nursing in 1877 and developed expertise in anesthesiology. Her work was a landmark in nurse anesthesia education programs nationwide.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRHN_perrys-shipyards_Erie-PA.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRHM_old-french-road_Erie-PA.html
Here today's highway leaves the course of the Presque Isle Portage, part of the historic Venango Trail. The French Road, built in 1753, following an Indian path, turned down into the valley.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRHL_gideon-ball-house_Erie-PA.html
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 Repre…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRHK_harry-t-burleigh_Erie-PA.html
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.