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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FM0_sackets-harbor-shipbuilding_Sackets-Harbor-NY.html
Sackets Harbor
During the War of 1812 Sackets Harbor was the most active naval station in the United States. The U.S. and British navies were engaged in a shipbuilding competition for control of lake Ontario. Tremendous effort and money was spent,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FLO_sackets-harbor_Sackets-Harbor-NY.html
A Strategic Place
The shelter offered by Sackets Harbor made this an attractive place to base the U.S. Navy fleet. The growth patterns set at the time the military facilities were built are responsible for the layout of the village today. Some of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FL2_smoothbore-muzzle-loader-cannon_Sackets-Harbor-NY.html
Smoothbore Muzzle
Loader Cannon
Length: 10.4 feet - Wieight: About 6,500 pounds
Bore diameter: 6.5 inches - Range: 1,900 yards at 5° elevation
This 1960s reproduction of a War of 1812, 32-pounder cannon was created for the site's Navy Yard wher…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FKJ_the-british-withdrawal_Sackets-Harbor-NY.html
As the fighting continued around the barracks, the British flanking column fought its way through the village and past the navy yard to the palisades surrounding Fort Tompkins, blocking the Americans' planned route of retreat to Fort Volunteer.
H…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FKI_tibbetts-point-lighthouse-keepers_Cape-Vincent-NY.html
In memory of those who kept the light shining at Tibbetts Point Lighthouse, the harbor and buoy lights. Keepers and Assistants of the U.S. Lighthouse Service, and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Judah Williams • 1st Keep
Jonathan Madison • James H. Meig…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FKH_tibbetts-point-lighthouse_Cape-Vincent-NY.html
This point of land was part of 600 acres patented to Captain John Tibbett of Troy, New York in 1799.
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In 1827 three acres were deeded to the U.S. Government for a lighthouse.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FKG_1913-centennial-monument_Watertown-NY.html
In Memory of
the officers and men who
served on this frontier
during the War of 1812, and
to mark the Battlefield of
Sackets Harbor May 29, 1813.
This monument is erected
by the National Society of
United States Daughters of
1812, State of New Yor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FKF_tibbits-point-lighthouse_Cape-Vincent-NY.html
First in Jefferson County
Built 1827 Rebuilt 1854
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FKE_war-of-1812-barracks_Cape-Vincent-NY.html
During the
War of 1812
American soldiers were
housed in barracks erected
here and at the foot of
James Street
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FKD_world-war-ii-memorial_Cape-Vincent-NY.html
• Erected in Honor •
of all those who served in
World War II from the Town
of Cape Vincent
and in memory of those who paid
the Supreme Sacrifice
1941 - 1945
Joseph L. Dennee • Karl H. Jackson
Charles L. Tebo • Charles H. Schick Jr.
Ken…