Youngstown in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
La Belle Famille
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 24, 2013
1. La Belle Famille Marker
La Belle Famille
Father Claude Joseph Virot S. J.
Chaplain of the French forces
was killed by the Iroquois
July 24, 1759.
Erected 1941 by Daughters of American Colonists.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1942.
Location. 43° 14.489′ N, 79° 3.05′ W. Marker is in Youngstown, New York, in Niagara County. Memorial is on River Road (New York State Route 18F) south of Swain Road, on the right when traveling north. This historical marker is a large boulder with the text inscribed on the front face of the stone, and the boulder is located on the front yard, near the driveway, of residential property. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 924 River Road, Youngstown NY 14174, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named La Belle Famille (a few steps from this marker); Field of La Belle Famille (within shouting distance of this marker); Fox Point Battery (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Site of John Young Store (approx.
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More about this marker. When viewing the historical marker, it is easy to see a significant ravine, running diagonally across the front and south side of the residential property. This is the site of the opening engagement of the battle.
Also see . . . Battle of La Belle-Famille - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 6, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 24, 2013
2. La Belle Famille Marker
View of the historical marker, looking south, along River Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 24, 2013
3. La Belle Famille Marker
View of the historical marker, looking north, along River Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 24, 2013
4. La Belle Famille Marker
View of the historical marker, and in the background a view of the significant ravine, running diagonally across the front and south side of the residential property. This is the site of the opening engagement of the battle..
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 24, 2013
5. La Belle Famille Marker
View of the Youngstown city limit sign, looking north along River Road, and in the background a view of the featured historical marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 677 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 6, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
