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

War of 1812, Burial Ground Memorial

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015

1. War of 1812, Burial Ground Memorial Marker

Inscription. This monument is dedicated to the memory of those American fighting men who lost their lives in the War of 1812 on this northern frontier.

These grounds were made hallowed when the remains of more than 200 soldiers, unknown but for their deeds, were buried here between 1812 and 1815.

Their earthly remains lay long forgotten until rediscovered at this site in 1988, once headquarters of the Army of the Northern Frontier, located at Fort Pike, and later renamed Madison Barracks.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Forts and Castles • War of 1812.

Location. 43° 57.076′ 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 Grounds (a few steps from this marker); Fort Pike (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Pike

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Volunteer (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Madison Barracks (about 500 feet away); Water Tower Observation Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memory of Our Comrades (approx. 0.2 miles away); Semper Fidelis (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sackets Harbor.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015

2. War of 1812, Burial Ground Memorial Marker

View looking west of the marker and the general area where the 200 some soldiers, from the War of 1812, were buried.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015

3. War of 1812, Burial Ground Memorial Marker

View of the marker, looking south along Backus Road.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015

4. War of 1812, Burial Ground Memorial Marker

View of the marker (to the left) next to another Burial Ground marker (to the right).

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 406 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 26, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.