Erie. The State's only lake port, bought with Erie Triangle, 1792. Laid out in 1795 by Ellicott and Irvine. Site of French, British, and U.S. forts. Perry built his fleet here in 1813. U.S. 20, Erie, PA by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Colour: blue Wikimedia: Flickr: [geolocate this address] Google Streetview OpenStreetMap