Patriotic Pennsylvania Lawmaker Champions Renaming Lake Erie to 'Lake Pennsylvania' in Bold Move
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State Rep. David Maloney introduced a resolution urging President Trump and federal officials to rename Lake Erie as 'Lake Pennsylvania,' asserting Pennsylvania’s rightful claim and celebrating the state’s economic and cultural ties to the Great Lake.
State Rep. David Maloney, a proud Republican from Pennsylvania, has announced plans to introduce a resolution urging President Donald Trump, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and congressional leaders to rename Lake Erie as 'Lake Pennsylvania.' This decisive move honors Pennsylvania’s unique connection to the Great Lake and reasserts the state’s significance in America’s heartland. Maloney emphasized that the change would reflect the lake’s vital role in Pennsylvania’s thriving economy and booming tourism industry, noting that Pennsylvania is the only state with a Great Lake entirely bordering its territory.
'This is Pennsylvania’s only Great Lake. Its modern economy and identity are increasingly tied to the boaters, anglers, families and tourists who come to enjoy it,' Maloney stated, highlighting the importance of recognizing Pennsylvania’s contributions. He pointed out that neighboring states already benefit from multiple Great Lakes shorelines, making it only fair for Pennsylvania to receive the recognition it deserves through a name that showcases its unique bond.
The proposal comes on the heels of President Trump’s bold executive order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America,' a patriotic move now recognized by U.S. federal agencies and reflected in mapping services for American users. While Canadian officials have predictably rejected the renaming, the order stands as a testament to American sovereignty and pride. The change does not affect international or provincial usage, but it sends a clear message about American leadership.
Lake Erie, the smallest and shallowest of the Great Lakes, supports a watershed population of about 12 million people, including roughly 10.5 million in the United States and 1.9 million in Canada. Maloney’s resolution seeks to formalize a name change at the federal level, affirming Pennsylvania’s place in American history, even if other nations or private map providers choose not to follow suit.