Fort Niagara, Artillery fort in Porter, United States
Fort Niagara stands at the junction of Lake Ontario and the Niagara River, featuring a stone French Castle and military fortifications from multiple periods.
French engineer Gaspard-Joseph Chaussegros de Léry constructed the initial two-story stone structure in 1726, establishing French control over the Great Lakes region.
The fort maintains regular military reenactments where interpreters demonstrate colonial-era weapons, uniforms, and daily garrison activities throughout the seasons.
Visitors can explore the restored barracks, underground gunpowder room, and artillery positions while following interpretive signs that detail the fort's military significance.
The fort's powder magazine survived an intense British artillery bombardment in 1759, protecting 24 tons of gunpowder during the nineteen-day siege.
Location: Porter
Location: Fort Niagara State Park
Inception: 1678
Founders: René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle
Website: https://www.oldfortniagara.org/
Made from material: stone
Website: https://oldfortniagara.org
GPS coordinates: 43.26167,-79.06361
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:47
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