What Is Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial and How Do You Get There?
Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial in Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island, Ohio, honors Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's Battle of Lake Erie victory and a long-held peace agreement, and visitors can arrive by car and ferry, plane, or boat.
The Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial sits in Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island in Ohio. It was created on 25 acres of landscaped land. Its purpose is to remember Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's victory in the Battle of Lake Erie. The memorial also pays respect to the longest-held peace agreement and border shared by three nations.
The main structure is a granite block column. It was built between 1913 and 1915. It stands 352 feet above Lake Erie, so people can see it from far away across the water. Some who pass by think it is a lighthouse. Once a visitor walks onto the plaza and enters the rotunda, the meanings of peace and victory become clearer.
Entering the rotunda costs nothing. To go up to the observation deck, though, a person needs a ticket. That ticket comes from the visitor center. The page says more details are on the fees page. The park grounds and visitor center are free, and park passes are sold in the visitor center.
To reach the island, the page lists transportation choices: car and ferry, plane, or boat. It does not provide ferry schedules, ticket prices, or specific routes here. It directs readers to directions for the park. South Bass Island is one of several islands in a Lake Erie archipelago stretching between Ohio and Canada. The area has walleye fishing, shops, wineries, restaurants, and nightly entertainment.
The memorial is part of the National Park Service. The island also has preserved natural habitat and historical sights. The mailing address shown is PO Box 549, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456.