Episode 2 of 2

Capture and Burning of Fort Schlosser

When: 1813
Where: Fort Schlosser
Part of: British raids on Fort Schlosser, Black Rock and Plattsburgh begin

Fort Schlosser, occupied by American troops at the start of the War of 1812, was captured and burned in 1813.

At the start of the War of 1812, Fort Schlosser was occupied by American troops. In 1813 the fort was captured and burned. The sources record the occupation, capture, and destruction but do not identify the force responsible or the circumstances of the action.

Sources

Fort Schlosser Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-19

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