Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial - Put-in-Bay, OH, USA
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66000118 -Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial Established to honor those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie, during the war of 1812, but in equal part it is here to celebrate the long-lasting peace between Britain, Canada and the U.S.
Waymark Code: WM5G74
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 01/03/2009
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Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial
Established to honor those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie, during the war of 1812, but in equal part it is here to celebrate the long-lasting peace between Britain, Canada and the U.S. Situated 5 miles from the longest undefended border in the world. Monument Construction began in October 1912, opened to the public on June 13 1915, and became a National Park Service Memorial in 1936.
Street address:
93 Delaware Avenue
Put-in-Bay, OH USA
43456
County / Borough / Parish: Ottawa
Year listed: 1966
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1800-1824, 1900-1924, 1925-1949
Historic function: Defense
Current function: Landscape, Recreation And Culture
Privately owned?: no
Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2012 To: 12/31/2015
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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