Erie, Pennsylvania

Erie is a city located in Erie County, Pennsylvania, on the coast of Lake Erie. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 103,717. It is county seat of Erie County{{GR|6}}.

History

Erie is the site of the Erie Triangle.

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Commodore Oliver Hazzard Perry's fleet that fought in the historic Battle of Lake Erie was constructed in Erie, Pennsylvania. Downtown Erie boasts a park named after him: Perry Square.

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