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Erie

Pennsylvania, United States ยท North America

About Erie

Erie sits on the route: 10 minutes from Lawrence Park.

Erie is a town located in Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 99,475, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Erie sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Erie to your route.

About Erie

Perry Square is one of the series of city squares planned by famed surveyor Andrew Ellicott in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. The park diverts the flow of 6th Street for two wooded city blocks bisected by State Street, which separates the city's eastern and western halves. The park is bounded by French Street on

Read more the east and Peach Street on the west, while Park Row North and Park Row South carry 6th Street traffic around the northern and southern sides of the square. There is a gazebo in the center of the western block, and a fountain in the center of the eastern block. Adjacent to the park are Erie City Hall, the US Federal Court House, the Erie County Courthouse, Gannon University, the old Erie County Public Library, the Richford Arms (Ford Hotel), Erie Insurance Group, the Erie Club, and the North Park Row business block. The park has hosted the Erie Farmers' Market since it moved from Griswold Park in the summer of 2008 due to major construction. Regional farmers pay a one-time fee to sell their produce weekly during the summer months. Music is played from the gazebo. (Ward 3) A master plan for the redesign of the park was unveiled to the City Council on 5 February 2008. The plan, which has yet to be reviewed by the council or local businesses, proposes the removal of the gazebo and the installation of a stage on the west side of the park, while the fountain on the east side would be renovated. Park Row North and South would be narrowed to allow parking. State Street would gain a median. A tree clearing plan and new lighting was completed in summer 2008. Additionally, the city recently received $380,000 in federal funding to be used in the park's renovations.

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Erie is located in Pennsylvania, United States, North America. The coordinates are 42.1292 latitude, -80.0851 longitude.

What is the population of Erie?

Erie has a population of approximately 99,475 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
99,475
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Pennsylvania
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.1292, -80.0851

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