3-62 Erie Proving Ground

Side A: Established as Camp Perry Proving Ground, March, 1918, and later designated Erie Proving Ground, Erie Ordinance Depot, and Erie Army Depot. Artillery, tank guns, and armor plate were proof tested here during wartime periods. Over 5,000 persons were employed during World War II. Served as a storage, maintenance, and repair facility during peacetime. Closed January, 1967.

Side B: Same

Ottawa

Camps

Sponsors: Mr. & Mrs. Max G. Sharp, Ottawa County Council, V.F.W. and The Ohio Historical Society

Address: NW corner of OH 2 and Avenue H,

Port Clinton,

OH,

43452

Location: At the entrance of the Lake Erie Business Park

Latitude: 41.5384320

Longitude: -83.0349950