The 1813 Battle Site was the Battle of Lake Erie, which took place near the Erie, Pennsylvania area. The battle was fought between the United States and Britain during the War of 1812 and was a decisive victory for the United States. The battle was fought on September 10th, 1813 and resulted in the capture of six British ships and the death of over 100 British soldiers. The victory was a major turning point in the war and helped to secure American control of the Great Lakes region.