Fort Niagara
Fort Niagara (1726-1963) - First established in 1726 in present day Youngstown, Niagara County, New York on the site of earlier fortifications Fort Conti and Fort Denonville. Named after Niagara Falls. Returned to New York State in 1963.
Fort Niagara History
French & Indian War
In 1759, during the French & Indian War, the British took Fort Niagara after a 19 day siege.
Revolutionary War
The British held Fort Niagara during the Revolutionary War up until they were forced to relinquish it in 1796 at the end of the war.
War of 1812
Fort Niagara was captured in 1813 by the British during the War of 1812 and held it until they were forced to cede it by treaty in 1815.
U.S. Civil War
World War I
During World War I Fort Niagara served as training post and processing barracks for troops headed for the war in Europe. Old Fort Niagara was restored between 1926 and 1934.
World War II
Cold War
Fort Niagara served as a Headquarters for the Niagara Nike Missile Region (NF-HQ) between 1954 and 1962. The post was returned to the State of New York in 1963 and became Fort Niagara State Park.
Current Status
Part of Fort Niagara State Park, Niagara County, New York.
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Location: Fort Niagara State Park, Youngstown, Niagara County, New York. Maps & Images Lat: 43.262644 Long: -79.063261 |
Sources:
- Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 569-570
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