Great Lakes Seaway Trail - French and Indian War Historical Markers

By Dale K. Benington, June 9, 2012

The French & Indian War 1756-1763 Marker

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1 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — 1 — The French & Indian War 1756-1763 — A Fight for the Continent — French and Indian War —

On East Lake Road (New York State Route 5) east of North Portage Road ( Route 394), on the left when traveling east.

2 ► New York, Monroe County, Greece — 12 — Converge on Montreal — The British Plan — French & Indian War —

On Braddock Bay State Parkway 0.2 miles north of East Manitou Road (County Route 140), on the right when traveling east.

3 ► New York, Monroe County, Irondequoit, East Irondequoit — 13 — British Army Encampment — Prideaux's Campaign — French & Indian War —

On Culver Road (County Route 120) 0.2 miles east of Sea Breeze drive, on the left when traveling east.

4 ► New York, Niagara County, Lewiston — 7 — Fighting for Homeland — American Indian Allies — New York State French & Indian War Commemoration - 250 Years —

Near Lewiston Road (New York State Route 104) 0.2 miles north of Hyde Park Boulevard ( Route 61).

5 ► New York, Niagara County, Niagara Falls — 5 — Fort Schlosser — Guarding the Upper Landing — French and Indian War —

Near Niagara Scenic Parkway (New York State Route 957A) 1 mile west of Interstate 190, on the left when traveling north.

6 ► New York, Niagara County, Niagara Falls — 6 — The Great Cataract of Niagara — An attraction even in wartime — French and Indian War —

Near Niagara Scenic Parkway (New York State Route 957A) 1 mile north of Interstate 190.

7 ► New York, Orleans County, Carlton — 11 — Sir William Johnson — Leader and Diplomat — The French and Indian War —

Near Lake Road (New York State Route 18) 0.2 miles north of Lake Ontario Parkway.

8 ► New York, Oswego County, Central Square — 21 — Strategic Crossroads — Key Water and Overland Routes Intersect — French and Indian War —

On U.S. 11 near County Route 37.

9 ► New York, Oswego County, Oswego — 16 — Oswego West Side Forts — An Early French Target — French and Indian War —

On Lake Street at Montcalm Street, on the left when traveling east on Lake Street.

10 ► New York, Oswego County, Oswego — 15 — Prideaux's Campaign — A Long Route to Victory — French and Indian War —

On East 4th Street north of Show Park Road, on the left when traveling north.

11 ► New York, St. Lawrence County, Ogdensburg — 19 — Fort Lévis - 1760 — France's Last Stand — French & Indian War —

On the Downtown Arterial (New York State Route 68) west of Commerce Street, on the right when traveling west.

12 ► New York, Wayne County, Sodus Point — 14 — A French Inspired Flotilla — Travel Through Wilderness — French & Indian War —

On New York State Route 14, on the left when traveling east.

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