Fort George
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- There is also a massively fortified garrison at Fort George, Scotland, completed in 1769.
- Fort George is also another name for Fort Astoria.
- Fort George is also the name of a neighborhood in the extreme northern part of Manhattan, New York City.
Fort George is a historic military structure at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, that was the scene of several battles during the War of 1812. The fort consists of earthworks and palisades, along with internal structures. The opposing fortifications of Fort Niagara in New York can be seen from the ramparts.
Fort George was built by the British after the 1783 Treaty of Paris handed Fort Niagara to the Americans. The new fort was completed in 1802 and became the headquarters for the British Army and the local militia.
Fort George was captured by the Americans in May 1813 at the Battle of Fort George. They used the fort as a base to invade Upper Canada but they were repulsed at the Battles of Stoney Creek and Beaver Dams. The fort was retaken by the British in December. The Americans attacked the fort again in 1814 but were unsuccessful.
The fortification was abandoned by the military in 1965 and is now maintained by Parks Canada. The fort is open to visitors from April to October. The staff maintains the image of the fort as it was during the early 19th century, with period costumes, exhibits, and displays of that time.
External link
- Fort George information (http://www.niagara.com/~parkscan)