The Capture of Fort George - Youngstown, NY
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jiggs11
N 43° 15.100 W 079° 03.007
17T E 658283 N 4790608
Stop #11 on the War of 1812 Auto Tour in Youngstown, NY.
Waymark Code: WMQ1AT
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 11/28/2015
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Another stop on the Lake Ontario War of 1812 Auto tour. This location recounts the history of the fall of Fort George across the Niagara River from Fort Niagara (visible in the distance behind the markers).
The marker text reads:
CAPTURE OF FORT GEORGE
May 27, 1813
American warships silenced
The British guns. After
hours of hard fighting,
The Americans had captured
Fort George and the
British retreated.
Who put it there? Private/Government?: Niagara Parks Commission
Location/Address:
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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Date Erected/Dedicated: Not listed
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