Fort Erie
Fort Erie (1764-1823) - First established in 1764 by the British just after the French & Indian War in Fort Erie, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada. Three different forts of the same name were constructed on this site. Finally abandoned in 1823.
Early History
The first Fort Erie (1764 –1783) was located at the edge of the Niagara River and was constantly battered and damaged by winter storms.
Revolutionary War (1775-1783)
The fort became a supply base for British troops, Loyalist Rangers and Iroquois Warriors. The second fort (1783-1803) was again built at the lower level and was destroyed by high water and ice in the spring of 1779.
War of 1812 (1812-1814)
The third Fort Erie was built by the British between 1805 and 1808 on the upper level of the 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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