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== [[War of 1812]] (1812-1814) == | == [[War of 1812]] (1812-1814) == | ||
The third Fort Erie was built by the British between 1805 and 1808 on the upper level of | The third Fort Erie was built by the British between 1805 and 1808 on the upper level of a bluff and rebuilt in January 1814. That fort was captured by an invading American army in July of 1814. The American Army abandoned and destroyed the fort on 5 Nov 1814 after turning back a siege by the British under General [[Gordon Drummond]]. | ||
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
In 1901 the property was granted to the Niagara Parks Commission who restored the fort to its 1814 state between 1937 and 1939. Fort Erie continues to be operated by the Niagara Parks Commission. | In 1901 the property was granted to the Niagara Parks Commission who restored the fort to its 1814 state between 1937 and 1939. Fort Erie continues to be operated by the Niagara Parks Commission. | ||
Revision as of 12:51, 15 January 2011
Fort Erie (1764-1823) - First established in July 1764 by British Captain Montresor at the direction of General Bradstreet just after the French & Indian War in present day Fort Erie, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada. Three different forts of the same name were constructed on or near this site. Finally abandoned in 1823.
Early History
The first Fort Erie was built in Jul 1764 by Capt. Montresor as a rectangular loopholed stockade with a bastion at each corner. There were two demi-bastions with rubble masonry walls. Inside the stockade was a parade ground, log barracks, officers quarters and a large storehouse. This fort was built at the edge of the lake and suffered greatly during winter storms
Revolutionary War (1775-1783)
The fort became a supply base for British troops, Loyalist Rangers and Iroquois Warriors during the Revolutionary War. In March 1779, a big storm blew a large amount of ice ashore severely damaging and flooding the fort. The second fort (1779-1803) was built just south of the first location, still on the lower level by the water. The new fort lasted until another large storm on 5 Feb 1803 flooded, and severely damaged it.
War of 1812 (1812-1814)
The third Fort Erie was built by the British between 1805 and 1808 on the upper level of a bluff and rebuilt in January 1814. That fort was captured by an invading American army in July of 1814. The American Army abandoned and destroyed the fort on 5 Nov 1814 after turning back a siege by the British under General Gordon Drummond.
Current Status
In 1901 the property was granted to the Niagara Parks Commission who restored the fort to its 1814 state between 1937 and 1939. Fort Erie continues to be operated by the Niagara Parks Commission.
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Location: Fort Erie, Niagara Region, Ontario. Maps & Images Lat: 42.89325 Long: -78.923817 |
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