Cape Vincent in Jefferson County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

War of 1812 Barracks

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2014

1. War of 1812 Barracks Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

During the
War of 1812
American soldiers were
housed in barracks erected
here and at the foot of
James Street

Erected 1936 by New York State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 44° 7.709′ N, 76° 20.082′ W. Marker is in Cape Vincent, New York, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway (New York State Route 12E) and James Street, on the right when traveling west on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: SW corner of the Village Green, Cape Vincent NY 13618, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cape Vincent Village Green, Inc. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War I Memorial (about 400 feet away); Hollenbeck • Mein • Handley Memorials (about 400 feet away); World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); Stone House

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Cape Vincent Lighthouse (approx. 0.6 miles away); Tibbits Point Lighthouse (approx. 2.6 miles away); Tibbetts Point Lighthouse (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cape Vincent.

Also see . . . History of Cape Vincent NY. (Submitted on July 26, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2014

2. War of 1812 Barracks Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 405 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.