Fort Niagara P.O.W. Camp - Niagara State Park - Youngstown, New York - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

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Fort Niagara's
POW Camp

Fort Niagara became a prisoner of war (POW) camp on June 12, 1944, to house Axis captives from increased Allied victories in World War II.  One of 500 such camps in the United States, Fort Niagara became the central command post for 13 branch camps throughout western and central New York.  Although the camp could hold up to 3,000 prisoners, there were never more than 2,200 here at one time.

Prisoners were put to work on farms and in food processing plants to combat labor shortages.  Fort Niagara prisoners were treated fairly.  They were allowed to organize their own school, orchestra, choir, sports activities, and pursue artistic interests.  Fort Niagara began to release prisoners in late 1945, some stayed until 1946.

Group that erected the marker: Fort Niagara State Park 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 Fort Niagara State Park Youngstown, New York United States -

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