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Skirmish at Cook's Mills

When
October 1814
Where
Cook's Mills
Part of
Battle of Cook's Mills

American forces out-maneuvered the British column in a battle lasting less than an hour, destroying grain in the mill.

The engagement occurred on the Niagara frontier as the last battle between U.S. and British armies in the region. American forces successfully out-maneuvered the British column, leading to the destruction of all grain found in the mill. This action concluded the final U.S. campaign to invade Canada during the War of 1812.

Sources

  1. Battle of Cook's Mills Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  2. Niagara campaign Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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