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Largest US military base on Lake Ontario in the War of 1812. 1820's military post Madison Barracks preserved. President Grant stationed here. Small town has many buildings from the 1800-1810 time.
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War of 1812
Seasonal Walk
SN: 125300 - 2024 / Y0207
Starting Mon, Apr 1st, 2024 until Dec 31st, 2024
Start times: Daylight hours
Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only
Sackets Harbor, New York
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
Historic village on Black River Bay & Lk. Ontario. Key US military base during the war of 1812. Attacked twice by the British, July 19, 1812 and May 28-29, 1813. British landed 800 marines to attack the base, US defended with 1200 militia. British lost the battle, but accomplished their objective as the US destroyed military supplies and ships under construction fearing their capture. Madison Baracks military post from 1820 to the end of WWII. President Grant stationed here and General Mark Clark (WWII) was born here. Walk goes through the town with many early 1800 buildings, through Madison Barracks, and across the battle field. Zebulon Pike (Pikes Peak) is buried in the military cemetery.
Rating: 2A, Distance: 5, 10km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Medium |
Wheelchairs: Hard |
Event information
Free parking in the public parking near the Sackets Harbor visitors center, or at the center itself. There is an A award. Contact the POC for details on how to get it. You do NOT have to go into the visitors center to do the walk. Its hours are restricted at this time.
Awards: 'A' Award available
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The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page or the maps phrase below, if provided by the club. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.
Maps phrase and directions link
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Sackets Harbor Visitors Center 301 W Main St Sackets Harbor NY | |
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