Sackets Harbor in Jefferson County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Tompkins
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2014
1. Fort Tompkins Marker
Fort Tompkins
on Navy Point
Named for Governor Tompkins
Garrisoned by U.S. Sailors
and Marines.
Erected 2013 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 43° 57.003′ N, 76° 7.507′ W. Marker is in Sackets Harbor, New York, in Jefferson County. Marker can be reached from Washington Street east of Ontario Street. This historical marker is located along the walking trail in Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park, along the northeastern edge of the park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sackets Harbor NY 13685, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Fort Tompkins (a few steps from this marker); The British Withdrawal (within shouting distance of this marker); 1913 Centennial Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fight for the Cantonment Area (about 400 feet away); Welcome to Sackets Harbor Battlefield (about 400 feet away); Smoothbore Muzzle Loader Cannon
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Also see . . . Sackets Harbor Battlefield - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on February 25, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2014
2. Fort Tompkins Marker
A distant view, looking southeast along the park's walking trail, of the historical marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2014
3. Fort Tompkins Marker
A distant view, looking northeast across the state park, of the historical marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
