It officially became part of Pennsylvania on 3 March 1792, after Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York released their claims to the federal government, which in turn sold the land to Pennsylvania for …

Dec 27, 2025 · Named for the Erie Indians, it was the site of the Fort-Presque-Isle built on the mainland by the French in 1753. Abandoned to the British in 1759, the fort was destroyed by Indians in June …

The fledgling settlement of Erie County, with miles of Lake Erie shoreline and a natural, protected harbor in Presque Isle Bay, quickly grew. Settlers came in to clear acres of inland areas for farmland, and …

Shaped by Lake Erie and strong community roots, Erie has grown through waves of industry, immigration, and resilience. Its history lives on in neighborhoods, architecture, and landmarks.

Hagen History Center is a public museum located in Erie, Pennsylvania and focuses on the history of Erie County for the past 200 years.

Mar 17, 2023 · Before Erie was a city, it was called Presque Isle and was simply a village or town on the shores of Lake Erie and had a gentle slope with a few ridges and valleys inland south for about three...

History of Pennsylvania. By S.P. Bates.--History of Erie county [by Benjamin Whitman and N.W. Russell]--History of the city of Erie [by R.C. Brown and F.E. Weakley]--Township histories [by …

No permanent settlement occurred until 1795 when the town was first laid out. Erie, which means raccoon, was given the status of a city in 1851. The city is located in the Erie Triangle, the only place …

The city of Erie was established in 1795 and transformed into a port in 1801. During the War of 1812, a naval fleet was constructed at Erie to seize control of the Great Lakes from the British.

Oct 15, 2023 · Discover the rich history of Erie, Pennsylvania, USA through captivating postcards and stories, unraveling your ancestry in this charming town. Travel back in time with us!