Fort Chippawa, 1791
Text from the plaque
The fortifications which stood on this site were built in 1791 to protect the southern terminus of the Niagara portage road, and serve as a forwarding depot for government supplies. Known also as Fort Welland, the main structure consisted of a log blockhouse surrounded by a stockade. During the War of 1812 several bloody engagements were fought in this vicinity including the bitterly contested Battle of Chippawa, July 5, 1814, and possession of the fort frequently changed hands. A barracks, storehouse, officers' quarters and earthworks were added in 1814-15, but shortly thereafter Fort Chippawa was abandoned and fell into decay.
Transcribed from the marker, not summarised.
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The Region of Niagara
The City of Niagara Falls
In Chippawa, near the parking area near the entrance
to King's Bridge Park on the Niagara Parkway
just east of the bridge over the Welland River
Also recorded for this place: The Region of Niagara
N 43 03.775 W 79 03.021
Recorded August 2004. Check current access before visiting.
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February 11, 2013
I was born in Chippawa in 1948 and lived there until 1971. The best place to grow up anywhere. I treasure the fond memories of Chippawa and swimming in the crick.