Dunkirk in Chautauqua County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
On September 26, 1812
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 18, 2018
1. On September 26, 1812 Marker
Inscription.
On September 26, 1812 and from this site, some of the first shots of the War of 18 12 were fired by local militia at armed soldiers from the British schooner Lady Provost. When a small boat carrying the soldiers from the British ship was sighted rowing in pursuit of an American salt barge that had taken refuge at the mouth of Canadaway Creek, local citizen Celea Sampson "Widow" Cole rode her horse to the settlement of Canadaway (Fredonia) to secure reinforcements. Recognized as a War of 18 12 heroine for her efforts to spread the alarm, the Widow Cole reportedly also carried food and water to the militiamen and melted her pewter dishes to make bullets for their use during the attack.
On September 26, 1812 and from this site, some of the first shots of the War of 1812 were fired by local militia at armed soldiers from the British schooner Lady Provost. When a small boat carrying the soldiers from the British ship was sighted rowing in pursuit of an American salt barge that had taken refuge at the mouth of Canadaway Creek, local citizen Celea Sampson "Widow" Cole rode her horse to the settlement of Canadaway (Fredonia) to secure reinforcements. Recognized as a War of 1812 heroine for her efforts to spread the alarm, the Widow Cole reportedly also carried food and water to the militiamen and melted her pewter dishes to make bullets for their use during the attack.
Erected 2017 by The National Society United States Daughters of 1812, State of New York Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is September 26, 1812.
Location. 42° 29.64′ N, 79° 21.231′ W. Marker is in Dunkirk, New York, in Chautauqua County. Marker can be reached from Point Drive North, 0.1 miles north of Park Drive. Marker is in Dunkirk Lighthouse & Veterans Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Point Drive North, Dunkirk NY 14048, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dunkirk Lighthouse (a few steps from this marker); The Lighthouse Service
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 18, 2018
2. On September 26, 1812 Marker
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 18, 2018
3. On September 26, 1812 Marker & Dunkirk Lighthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 677 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
