Plattsburgh in Clinton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Fort Moreau

Photographed By Robert Rusaw, July 19, 2021

1. Fort Moreau Marker

Inscription. On this spot stood Fort Moreau, an embankment which constituted the center and key point of the American line of defense during the battle of Plattsburgh Sept. 6th-11th, 1814. It was made by the 6th & 29th Regiments of infantry under Col. Melancthon Smith.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is September 6, 1814.

Location. 44° 41.358′ N, 73° 26.85′ W. Marker is in Plattsburgh, New York, in Clinton County. Memorial is on US Oval, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plattsburgh NY 12903, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Officers' Mess Plattsburgh Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Scott (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Brown (approx. 0.2 miles away); U.S. Fort Brown (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle of Plattsburgh Bay (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Remarkable One-Armed Joe Forkey (approx. 0.3 miles away); Zephaniah Platt Home (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plattsburgh.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2021, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 37 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 20, 2021, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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