Fort Joncaire
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Rayman
N 43° 09.956 W 079° 02.670
17T E 658962 N 4781097
An old historical marker located within Artpark in Lewiston, NY.
Waymark Code: WMVYB
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Rayman
Views: 38

Marker Text:
2nd building in Lewiston built 1720 near this spot. A palisaded trading post. First French port on Niagara River.

Other info:
This marker is located in Earl W. Brydges Artpark in Lewiston, NY. Artpark is a NY State Park and thus, an admission fee is charged during the summer months.
Marker Name: Fort Joncaire

Marker Type: Other (Explain)

Agency: State Education Department

Dedication Date: -9223372036854775808

City/Town/Village Name: Lewiston

County: Niagara

Region: Niagara Frontier (Region 2)

Website: Not listed

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