Archaeologist discovers 1814 breastwork in Sackets Harbor
SOURCE: http://www.newswatch50.com (New York State) (5-28-07)
Part of long-forgotten War of 1812 fortifications have been rediscovered in Sackets Harbor.
Local archaeologist Dr. Timothy Abel says he has uncovered remains of a palisaded breastwork in the village.
Sackets Harbor was a major Navy base and shipbuilding site during the War of 1812. It saw heavy fighting during a brief British invasion in 1813.
Local archaeologist Dr. Timothy Abel says he has uncovered remains of a palisaded breastwork in the village.
Sackets Harbor was a major Navy base and shipbuilding site during the War of 1812. It saw heavy fighting during a brief British invasion in 1813.
Source:
http://www.newswatch50.com (New York State)
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http://www.newswatch50.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=f1e7720c-5540-40ff-958b-9a0b3b6b4fb0
Date:
5-28-07
