Youngstown in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Capture of Fort George
May 27, 1813
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Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 24, 2013
1. Capture of Fort George Marker
the British guns after
2 hours of hard fighting.
The Americans had
captured Fort George and
the British retreated.
Erected by Seaway Trail, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812.
Location. 43° 15.103′ N, 79° 3.007′ W. Marker is in Youngstown, New York, in Niagara County. It is on Main Street (New York State Route 18F) north of Lockport Road ( Route 93), on the left when traveling north. This historical marker is located in a small downtown community park, on the river side of the roadway, along the western boundary fence, overlooking the Niagara River and beyond that, Canada (and the site of Fort George). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Youngstown NY 14174, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, and in the Buffalo Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, on the Great Lakes, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Battle of La Belle Famille (a few steps from this marker); Site of Salt Battery (a few steps from this marker); Betsy Doyle (within shouting distance of this marker); The Site of El Dorado Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); La Belle Famille (about 400 feet away); St. John's Episcopal Church
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More about this marker. This historical marker is part of the original network of Seaway Trail markers, that was put in place to feature the War of 1812 sites located along the Great Lakes coastline.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Fort George. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on August 6, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. The Capture of Fort George, May 27th, 1813. This is a link to information provided by the War of 1812 website. (Submitted on August 6, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
3. Great Lakes Seaway Trail. This is a link to information provided by the Seaway Trail's website. (Submitted on August 6, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 24, 2013
2. Capture of Fort George Marker
View of the historical marker in the right foreground, and a view of the Niagara River and the far Canadian shoreline in the distant background. Fort George can be seen in the clearing on the hill, on the opposite side of the river.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 24, 2013
3. Capture of Fort George Marker
View of the historic marker, looking west, across the Niagara River, towards Fort George on the hill above the far shore.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 24, 2013
4. Capture of Fort George Marker
View of the historical marker situated alongside the split rail fence on the right, with the gazebo in Constitution Park seen on the left side of the picture.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 24, 2013
5. Capture of Fort George Marker
View of the historical marker situated very close to the Seaway Trail marker for the French and Indian War.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 742 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 6, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
