Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie is a city in the U.S. State of Pennsylvania. It is named after Lake Erie. As of 2020, 94,831 people lived in Erie.[2]
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Coordinates: 42°7′46″N 80°5′6″W / 42.12944°N 80.08500°WCoordinates: 42°7′46″N 80°5′6″W / 42.12944°N 80.08500°W | ||||||
Country | United States | |||||
State | Pennsylvania | |||||
County | Erie | |||||
First settled | 1753 | |||||
Founded | April 18, 1795 | |||||
Incorporated | April 14, 1851 | |||||
Named for | Erie people | |||||
Government | ||||||
• Mayor | Joe Schember (D) | |||||
Area | ||||||
• City | 19.37 sq mi (50.17 km2) | |||||
• Land | 19.14 sq mi (49.58 km2) | |||||
• Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.58 km2) about 1.04% | |||||
Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) | |||||
Population | ||||||
• City | 94,831 | |||||
• Density | 4,895.8/sq mi (1,890.19/km2) | |||||
• Metro | 266,096 (Erie Metro) | |||||
Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) | |||||
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |||||
ZIP Codes | 16501−16512, 16514−16515, 16522, 16530−16534, 16538, 16541, 16544, 16546, 16550, 16553−16554, 16563, 16565 | |||||
FIPS code | 42-24000 | |||||
Website | www |
Erie, Pennsylvania Media
The Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812, a key historical event in Erie's history
Mill Creek passes through much of Erie, including the grounds of the Erie Zoo
Catholic influence is present broadly in Erie, including at Mercyhurst University
Bicentennial Tower and the Niagara
The Erie Maritime Museum, the Niagara, and the Main Library
UPMC Park, home of the Erie SeaWolves, pictured from the first-base side overlooking downtown Erie
Looking towards Presque Isle Bay and Downtown Erie from Presque Isle State Park
References
- ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: Erie city, Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
Other websites
Media related to Erie, Pennsylvania at Wikimedia Commons