Site of Salt Battery - Youngstown, New York
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BruceS
N 43° 15.106 W 079° 02.995
17T E 658299 N 4790619
Historical marker for the location of a battery during the War of 1812. Located near Fort Niagara in the present town of Youngstown.
Waymark Code: WMB8XG
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/20/2011
Views: 6
Text marker:
Site of Salt Battery
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.
Date Erected/Dedicated: 1935
Who put it there? Private/Government?: State of New York Education Department
Location/Address:
Main Street
Youngstown, New York United States
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County/Province: Niagara
Hours or Restrictions if Appropiate: From: 12:00 AM To: 12:00 AM
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Website (related) if available: Not listed
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