Gananoque Blockhouse

Gananoque Blockhouse

Gananoque Blockhouse (1813 - 1815) Within a month of the Raid on Gananoque construction of a blockhouse was begun, with completion in 1813. It had an octagonal log parapet containing five guns. The blockhouse was abandoned after the War of 1812 and given to a private landowner.

The blockhouse was quickly repaired in the 1837-38 Patriot War when there were fears American militia forces were planning to attack. The Gananoque Blockhouse stood until 1852.

External links

* [http://www.townofgananoque.com/ Town of Gananoque]


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