Perry's Victory Intl Peace Mml
- On September 10, 1813, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry defeated and captured a British squadron of warships at the Battle of Lake Erie. The battle, fought during the War of 1812, sec... wildernet.com
South Bass Island Aquatic Visitors Center
Constructed and first lit in 1897, the South Bass Island Light was in continuous operation until 1962 when the U. S. Coast Guard built an automated light tower to replace it. Significant ... hmdb.org
Lakeside Heritage Society
The Society operates the Heritage Hall Museum, located in the original Lakeside Methodist Church building at 238 Maple Avenue, and the Lakeside Heritage Archives, located dire... americanheritage.com
Ferguson Gallery
Gallery of Cary S. Ferguson, Sr., internationally acclaimed master glass cutter, features a working glass studio where you can view free glass cutting and glass blowing demonstrat... discoverohio.com
Doller House& Museum Of Island Life
Experience Island Life as it was in the 1800's. Situated on the water, directly across from Gibraltar Island, sits the majestic Italianate residence, the Doller House. It was home... discoverohio.com
Miller Ferries To Put-in-bay & Middle Bass Island
Located on South Bass Island, a short ferry ride away from Sandusky or Port Clinton Ohio, Put-in-Bay is the state's summer vacation center. In addition to scenic Lake Erie views i... grandparents.com
Gibraltar Island Tours
Science and History Tours of Gibraltar Island will be held each Wednesday, June 20 through August 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A $10 tour fee supports Stone Lab student scholarships.... discoverohio.com
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial is the only peace memorial within the national park system. The 352-foot Greek Doric column was built to commemorate the victory... discoverohio.com
Inscription Rock
Between three and four hundred years ago, Ohio pre-historic Indians, believed to be of the Erie tribe, pecked numerous inscriptions or pictographs on the top surface of this large native ... hmdb.org
Boundary Marker
The Western Reserve 41 N. Latitude 120 Miles Northwest Boundary Marker of the Connecticut Western Reserve. Conveyed to the United States, September 11, 1786 hmdb.org
Gibraltar Monument
Erected by Jay Cooke patriotic financier of the Civil War to mark the corner stone of a proposed monument commemorating Commodore Perry's victory at the Battle of Lake Erie Sept 10 1813 "... hmdb.org
Jay Cooke Mansion
Completed in 1865, this home was the vacation retreat of Jay Cooke and his family. Known as the "financier" for the Union states during the Civil War, Cooke organized a program to sell mi... hmdb.org
Joseph De Rivera St. Jurgo, 1813-1889
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Joseph (Jos) de Rivera was born in Barcelona, Spain, and built an import business in New York City. In 1854, he bought six Lake Erie Islands and had South ... hmdb.org
Oelschlager's Dry Goods Store
The only brick commercial structure in the business district built in 1913 by Karl Oelschlager. It housed a dry goods store, gift shop & ice cream parlor. The interior has the original fl... hmdb.org
Perry's Victory And International Peace Memorial
The Battle of Lake Erie September 10, 1813 American.........................................British O.H. Perry............Commander............R.H. Barclay 9...............Vessels........... hmdb.org