Sackets Harbor in Jefferson County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Blockhouse
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 28, 2013
1. Blockhouse Marker
Erected in 1812 for defense against the British attackStone house the Tisdale Homestead erected 1819
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 43° 56.733′ N, 76° 7.248′ W. Marker is in Sackets Harbor, New York, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of West Washington Street and South Broad Street on West Washington Street. 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. Fort Virginia (within shouting distance of this marker); Sackets Harbor - Fall 1814 (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Chauncey (about 600 feet away); Sackett Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dedicated to the Men and Women (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sackets Harbor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sackets Harbor Shipbuilding (approx. 0.2 miles away); Union Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sackets Harbor.
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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 28, 2013
2. Blockhouse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 503 times since then and 101 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
