Fort Niagara, Youngstown, New York
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member TrailShadow
N 43° 15.711 W 079° 03.638
17T E 657403 N 4791719
Since 1726, Fort Niagara has overlooked Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Niagara River. Involved in the French & Indian War, Revolutionary War and War of 1812.
Waymark Code: WM5F3G
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 12/30/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
Views: 29
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The French first established Fort Conti here in 1679. Fort Denonville followed (1687-88) before the French began what is now known as Fort Niagara in 1726. Britain gained control of Fort Niagara during the French & Indian War. After the American Revolution they turned it over to the United States. Fort Niagara was recaptured by the British in 1813 and returned to the United States at the end of the War of 1812. Fort Niagara was a barracks and training station for American soldiers during the World Wars. The last army units were withdrawn in 1963.

The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1726

Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": France

Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was

What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.

Current condition: Restored

This site is administered by ----: Old Fort Niagara Association, Inc.

If admission is charged -: 10.00 (listed in local currency)

Open to the public?: Restricted hours -Admission charged

Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]

Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]

Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: [Web Link]
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