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The article pens in the third sentence: "Named for the lake and the Native American Erie people who lived in the area until the mid-17th century."
This is not entirely accurate. According to many maps in the 1700's, both British and French referred to the Native Americans as the 'Eriez Indians.' See: http://www.mapsofpa.com/18thcentury/1762-6602.jpg / http://www.mapsofpa.com/18thcentury/1763sayer.jpg
3rd paragraph states that the Niagara was Perry's Flagship - this is not historically accurate as the original flagship was the Lawrence. Oliver Hazard Perry was never officially in command of the Niagara, but instead took over when Captain Jesse Duncan Elliott did not fulfill his duties by staying in the fight. "When Perry’s flagship, the “Lawrence,” was disabled, he transferred to the “Niagara,” winning the battle within the next 15 minutes by sailing directly into the British line, firing broadside. In his official report of the British surrender he said, “We have met the enemy and they are ours.” https://www.britannica.com/biography/Oliver-Hazard-Perry
Fstrumil ( talk) 18:40, 22 February 2019 (UTC)
A new photo of the Erie skyline is needed. The photo currently being used is from 2007 and is quite outdated. New development has happened on the bayfront over the past 12 years that is quite evident in newer photos. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jfugs2394 ( talk • contribs) 05:06, 23 June 2019 (UTC)
This is a 2007 featured article which has not been maintained to FA standards, and needs updating and reworking to avoid a Featured article review.
This is only a brief list of sample problems; a top-to-bottom rewrite is needed to retain FA status. SandyGeorgia ( Talk) 13:57, 26 November 2020 (UTC)
Weird that there is no mention of The Pizza Bomber. I think he is the most famous person from Erie. It's the only crime of its kind, ever. Death of Brian Wells 141.238.157.246 ( talk) 19:57, 3 January 2022 (UTC)
Should we add that Erie is equidistant between Buffalo and Cleveland? @ Canterbury Tail does not seem to think so here. 208.127.190.114 ( talk) 18:48, 19 January 2023 (UTC)
@ Mackensen your thoughts? 208.127.190.114 ( talk) 00:12, 22 January 2023 (UTC)
What would be good sources to add to the section about the community college? It just graduated its first class of students last month. Smk ( talk) 20:36, 4 July 2023 (UTC)
Should we mention the distance to Pittsburgh? Erie is closer to Buffalo than Cleveland although there is a roughly 5-10 mile difference from each point? Despite sources saying Pittsburgh is equidistant as well, it is apparently nearly 130 miles from Erie. 2600:100C:A213:E54D:99B1:77D8:9226:50B6 ( talk) 21:50, 4 August 2023 (UTC)