"Old Fort Niagara" Fort Niagara State Park by Yaqui

Fort Niagara State Park Travel Guide: 8 reviews and 10 photos

An old photo taken with a Panaromic camera 1985

The French established the first post here in 1679 as Fort Conti, then as Fort Denoville 1687-88, which was very short lived. Finally in 1726 the French built the permanent fortification of the "French Castle". Britain gained control of the Fort Niagara in 1759 during the French and Indian Wars. They held the post throughout the American Revolution but were forced by treaty to yield it to the United States in 1796. Although, it was recaptured by the British in 1813. It was once again ceded to the U.S.A. in 1815 at the end of the war.

All of the main buildings are wonderfully maintained. There is even an authentic British Infantryman with his trusty "Brown Bess" that gives demonstrations and teaches the history of this wonderful treasure.

Pros and Cons

Pros:A testament to mans endurance and faith.
Cons:Cannot think of any.
In a nutshell:A great way to spend a wonderful sunny day!

Intro Updated Aug 28, 2011
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Scarp Walls and Casemate Gallery 1872 - Fort Niagara State Park

Scarp Walls and Casemate Gallery 1872 Things to Do (8)

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18-Pounder Battery 1840-72 - Fort Niagara State Park

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Once you’re here, if you look across the river you should see Fort George. It was during the War of 1812 Fort Niagara... more travel advice

The Millet Cross 1926 - Fort Niagara State Park

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Dauphin Battery & Gate of the Five Nations 1756 - Fort Niagara State Park

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BruceDunning Nov 6, 2012 at 10:33 AM

I have read about this fort and it is steeped in history for sure. Your pictures and detail is good
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  Yaqui Nov 9, 2012 at 7:08 AM
  
  Thank you. My photos are a little old, but we had such a great time back then visiting. My hubby didn't really want to visit it, but once we got there, he really enjoyed. Thanks again!
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Greggor58 Aug 28, 2011 at 11:24 AM

Interesting stopover Dee...I might not have caught this but the NEW VT FORMAT enabled me to see the intro photo...looks almost like a painting!!! I wonder where the "returned" flag that was taken as war booty was kept all those years??
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msbrandysue Oct 27, 2010 at 9:23 PM

I just love the historical stops you make!! So entertaining...especially as a history teacher :)
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lynnehamman May 28, 2010 at 4:05 PM

Interesting page, Dee- good info and nice pictures.
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starship Mar 20, 2010 at 2:32 PM

Another place of great American history! Nice page!
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csordila Mar 3, 2010 at 6:46 AM

Most of the visitors at the falls have never heard about this nice historical place, though it lies just a few steps from the main attraction. By the way, nice from you to remember Kumaritashvili and Mrs. Rochette. Thanks for your Budapest visit. Best. L.
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balhannah Jan 25, 2010 at 9:22 PM

Nice page on a very historical area. What a terrible way for all those poor men today, so many lost their lives that way in days gone by!
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nicolaitan Aug 24, 2009 at 6:08 AM

very nice page. wonder how many people visit here. covers a lot of history not appreciated today, good reading.
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Kuznetsov_Sergey Aug 20, 2009 at 10:50 AM

Excellent page with interesting historical information! Amusing white French flag over Fort Niagara. Thanks Dee for sharing!