The Castle of Fort Niagara - Youngstown, New York
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Weathervane
N 43° 15.784 W 079° 03.836
17T E 657132 N 4791848
This tablet provides information about the Castle of Fort Niagara, its occupants, the years it was held by different countries and the use made of it by the British. It is located on Scott Avenue, in Youngstown, New York.
Waymark Code: WMMHM3
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Text of the tablet
This house
The Castle of Fort Niagara
was built by the French
1726, approximately on the
site occupied by La Salle
1678, and Denonville 1687.
Taken by the British 1759, it
was held by them as a
base of warfare against
the American frontiers during
the War of the Revolution.
First occupied by the
United States Aug. 11, 1796;
Retaken by the British Dec 19,
1813, coming finally May 22
1815, under the Flag of the

UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA

This tablet erected by the
Niagara Frontier Buffalo
Chapter N.S.U.S.D. of 1812
Group that erected the marker: Niagara Frontier Buffalo<br /> Chapter N.S.U.S.D. of 1812

URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Scott Avenue
Niagara Falls, New York United States
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