Fort Schlosser
Fort Schlosser was a fortification built in Western New York in the United States around 1760 by British colonial forces, in order to guard the upper entrance to the portage around Niagara Falls, north of Porter-Barton Dock or Schlosser's Landing along the shoreline with the Niagara River.
| Fort Schlosser | |
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| Niagara Falls, New York | |
Remains of Fort Schlosser | |
| Coordinates | 43°4′39.14″N 79°00′56.02″W |
| Type | Military fortification |
| Site information | |
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| Site history | |
| Built | 1760 |
| In use | 1760–1813 |
| Materials | wood |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | Joseph Schlosser 1760–1764 |
| Garrison | British Army, US Army |
The fort was named for its first commander, Captain Joseph Schlosser of the Royal American Regiment of Foot, a practice that was common in the British Army.
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