Navy Bicentennial

1775 - 1975

In conjunction with the 200th year of the United States Navy, the Cleveland Navy Commands commemorate the Battle of Lake Erie as the most significant naval event to ensure the northern boundary of the United States on the eastern Great Lakes. It was enacted 57 miles northwest of Cleveland near Put-In-Bay, September 10, 1813.

Lake Erie Navy Bicentennial

October 13, 1975

Marker is on Lakeside Avenue east of West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west.

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