Betsy Doyle - Youngstown, NY
Posted by: jiggs11
N 43° 15.101 W 079° 02.971
17T E 658332 N 4790611
Marker describing the exploits of American Betsy Doyle during the War of 1812.
Waymark Code: WMQ17H
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 11/27/2015
Views: 3
The marker is located in the newly dedicated Youngstown NY 1812 Bicentennial Art of Peace Garden (west side of Falkner Park) in Youngstown. The marker recounts the exploits of local resident Betsy Doyle during the War.
Text reads:
BETSY DOYLE
Heroine of Ft Niagara
Carried Hot Shot To Cannon,
Stood Sentry Duty, Fled 310
Miles To Greenbush, NY When
Enemy Attacked Fort in 1813.
Date Erected/Dedicated: 2014
Who put it there? Private/Government?: William C. Pomeroy Foundation
Location/Address: North Main Street Youngstown, NY USA 14174
County/Province: Niagara
Website (related) if available: [Web Link]
Hours or Restrictions if Appropiate: From: 12:00 AM To: 12:00 AM
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