Sackets Harbor in Jefferson County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
War of 1812, Burial Grounds
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015
1. War of 1812, Burial Grounds Marker
Burial Grounds
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Sacred to the memory
of United States soldiers
who died serving their
country on this northern
frontier from 1812-1818.
Please respect these grounds by not entering
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Forts and Castles • War of 1812.
Location. 43° 57.083′ N, 76° 6.748′ W. Marker is in Sackets Harbor, New York, in Jefferson County. Memorial is on Backus Road north of Brady Road, on the left when traveling north. This marker is located to the east of the downtown area of Sackets Harbor, near the lake, in an area referred to as the Madison Barracks. It is situated just south of what was once Fort Pike. 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. War of 1812, Burial Ground Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Fort Pike (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Pike (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Volunteer (within shouting distance of this marker); Madison Barracks
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Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015
2. War of 1812, Burial Grounds Marker
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015
3. War of 1812, Burial Grounds Marker
View of the marker (to the right) next to another Burial Ground marker (to the left).
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015
4. War of 1812, Burial Grounds Marker
View of marker, looking south along Backus Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015
5. War of 1812, Burial Grounds Marker
View of marker, looking north along Backus Road. In the distance can be seen part of the earthworks of old Fort Pike, and beyond the earthworks the lake.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 26, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
