War of 1812
Consider Sackets Harbor’s role in the War of 1812, and experience our long maritime and military history…
Contemplate the Past at the Cemeteries and War of 1812 Burial Ground
Discover early stone markers in Lakeside Cemetery, offering glimpses into this historic community’s settlement and military story. Visit the Military Cemetery, which includes Brigadier General Zebulon Pike’s monument. Nearby Madison Barracks, a former U.S. Army post with several notable historic stone structures, holds a War of 1812 burial ground. Muskellunge Cemetery’s Revolutionary War era stones and Sulphur Springs’ historic cemetery offer a standing record of Early American families, sailors, and soldiers.
On the Waterfront
Imagine: War of 1812 ships of the line under construction in the harbor… Sailing vessels departing for other ports along Lake Ontario… Shipping vessels resting at anchor. Sackets Harbor was a Nineteenth Century center for Lake Ontario shipbuilding and military operations.