Youngstown in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
La Belle Famille
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, October 3, 2016
1. La Belle Famille Marker
At this battle British troops
and native allies defeated
French forces sealing
Ft. Niagara's surrender
July 24, 1759
Erected 2016 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 302.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 24, 1759.
Location. 43° 15.039′ N, 79° 3.004′ W. Marker is in Youngstown, New York, in Niagara County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 18F) and Water Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Water Street is almost opposite from Lockport Street (NY Route 93). 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 Site of El Dorado Hotel (here, next to this marker); Betsy Doyle (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Battle of La Belle Famille (about 400 feet away); Capture of Fort George (about 400 feet away); Site of Salt Battery (about 400 feet away); The Site of John Young Store
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Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, October 3, 2016
2. Markers at Main & Water Streets
La Belle Famille marker at left; the older El Dorado Hotel marker at right. There are more La Belle Famille markers on Main Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 643 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
