Prescott Metcalf (January 25, 1813 – October 14, 1891) was a prominent businessman and the 8th mayor of Erie, Pennsylvania.
Mecalf's father was Joseph Metcalf (24 August 1774 in Oakham, MA – 27 January 1869 in Putney, VT) and his grandfather was Sgt.
Samuel Metcalf (26 April 1739 in Rutland, MA – 13 June 1785, Oakham, MA) a Continental soldier Metcalf was well known for his role as a lake traffic manager for the steamship businesses[1] owned by Rufus S. Reed and Charles Manning Reed, with whom he became acquainted in 1840.
Metcalf was also able to get the Burdett Organ Company to relocate to Erie by building them a plant in 90 days and employing 120 persons.
[3] Metcalf served as mayor of Erie from 1862 to 1864 and held no other political office after his term ended.