Sackets Harbor in Jefferson County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

1913 Centennial Monument

The Battlefield of Sackets Harbor

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2014

1. 1913 Centennial Monument Marker

Inscription. In Memory of
the officers and men who
served on this frontier
during the War of 1812, and
to mark the Battlefield of
Sackets Harbor May 29, 1813.
This monument is erected
by the National Society of
United States Daughters of
1812, State of New York.
Northern Frontier Chapter
of Jefferson County

Erected by the National Society of United States Daughters of 1812, State of New York and the Northern Frontier Chapter of Jefferson County.

Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the United States Daughters of 1812, National Society series list.

Location. 43° 56.968′ N, 76° 7.551′ W. Marker is in Sackets Harbor, New York, in Jefferson County. Memorial can be reached from Washington Street east of Ontario Street. This historical marker is located in the center of the Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park, on the summit of a small mound of earth. 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. Smoothbore Muzzle Loader Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Fight for the Cantonment Area (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Welcome to Sackets Harbor Battlefield (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Tompkins (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Fort Tompkins (about 300 feet away); The British Withdrawal (about 300 feet away); American Dragoon Commander Wounded (about 300 feet away); Sackets Harbor War of 1812 Peace Garden (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sackets Harbor.

Also see . . .
1. 1913 Centennial monument Rededication - Sackets Harbor ... This is a link to information provided by the Sackets Harbor Battlefield Alliance. (Submitted on July 27, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

2. Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site - NYS Parks ... This is a link to information provided by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. (Submitted on July 27, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

3. Sackets Harbor Battlefield - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on February 25, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2014

2. 1913 Centennial Monument Marker

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2014

3. 1913 Centennial Monument Marker

View, looking southwest, of the historical monument, with a distant view of Lake Ontario in the background.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2014

4. 1913 Centennial Monument Marker

A distant view, looking northeast, of the historical monument.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 375 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 27, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.