Site Of Salt Battery
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Rayman
N 43° 15.107 W 079° 02.995
17T E 658299 N 4790621
An important spot during the War of 1812.
Waymark Code: WMAWK
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/19/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Rayman
Views: 29

This battery was an important factor in defense of the Niagara Frontier in War of 1812 so named because salt bags were used in its construction.
Marker Name: Site of Salt Battery

Marker Type: Roadside

Agency: State Education Department

Dedication Date: -9223372036854775808

City/Town/Village Name: Youngstown

County: Niagara

Region: Niagara Frontier (Region 2)

Website: Not listed

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