Champlain in Clinton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pliny Moore House
Photographed By Robert Rusaw, July 12, 2021
1. Pliny Moore House Marker
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Pliny Moore House. . In 1789, Revolutionary War veteran Pliny Moore (1759-1822) settled Champlain after being awarded land by the State of New York. In 1801 he built a Federal-style frame house similar to the one standing today. Moore was the first judge and postmaster of the town. During the War of 18 12, the border became a revolving door for the American and British armies and militias. Moore's house played a key role in the military events and he actively communicated with commanders on both sides on the conflict.
In November of 18 12, American general Henry Dearborn used Moore's house as his headquarters when his army camped nearby on their way to Lacolle, Quebec. In a letter written a few months later, Moore described the situation at his house in the autumn: " my house was like a large hotel all the principle Officers of the Army were in it...." In October of 1813, British Major J. Perreault threatened Moore and the village inhabitants after an attack at the border. His troops later pillaged the village. In June 1814, Colonel Benjamin Forsyth was killed on the road to Lacolle, Quebec (NY Route 276). Two months later, his death was avenged by the ambush of British Captain St. Valier Mailloux (Mahew) who had commanded the militia and Indians who killed Forsyth. Mailloux died in the basement of Moore's house. In the spring of 1814, prisoners-of-war negotiations took place here and at Elias Dewey's house (Dewey's Tavern)
In 1789, Revolutionary War veteran Pliny Moore (1759-1822) settled Champlain after being awarded land by the State of New York. In 1801 he built a Federal-style frame house similar to the one standing today. Moore was the first judge and postmaster of the town.
During the War of 1812, the border became a revolving door for the American and British armies and militias. Moore's house played a key role in the military events and he actively communicated with commanders on both sides on the conflict.
In November of 1812, American general Henry Dearborn used Moore's house as his headquarters when his army camped nearby on their way to Lacolle, Quebec. In a letter written a few months later, Moore described the situation at his house in the autumn: " my house was like a large hotel all the principle Officers of the Army were in it...."
In October of 1813, British Major J. Perreault threatened Moore and the village inhabitants after an attack at the border. His troops later pillaged the village. In June 1814, Colonel Benjamin Forsyth was killed on the road to Lacolle, Quebec (NY Route 276). Two months later, his death was avenged by the ambush of British Captain St. Valier Mailloux (Mahew) who had commanded the militia and Indians who killed Forsyth. Mailloux died in the basement of Moore's house. In the spring of 1814, prisoners-of-war
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negotiations took place here and at Elias Dewey's house (Dewey's Tavern)
Erected by Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership.
Location. 44° 59.208′ N, 73° 26.7′ W. Marker is in Champlain, New York, in Clinton County. Marker is on Elm Street near Oak Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 196 Elm Street, Champlain NY 12919, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2021, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2021, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
