The History of Sackets Harbor, New York

The History of Sackets Harbor, New York

In 1801, the eastern shore of Lake Ontario was full of green fields and trees until one man, a New York City lawyer by the name of Augustus Sackett, visited the area and changed the landscape forever. The lush green fields morphed into saw mills allowing the building of houses and storefronts. Families moved into the area and the village grew and prospered. All was as Augustus had hoped, yet there were unforeseen events that struck the young village, at times, bringing it to it’s knees. Through the War of 1812, the Battle of Big Sandy, and village fires, men and women pulled together to rebuild the village and pave the way for railroads and future generations. Sackets Harbor, New York was founded in 1801 by a lawyer, Augustus Sackett, from New York City. The village was involved in the War of 1812. Many notable people were involved in the village's history including Ulysses S. Grant, and World War II General Mark Clark. Learn about the founding of the village; it's involvement in the War of 1812; it's involvement in the Battle of Big Sandy; the forts of the village; notable people of the War of 1812; railroads in the village; fires that broke out; notable people within the village; gain a picture of the village today and read a timeline of the village's history. Also in the appendix is a list of resources for further information. J.I. Soucie (also known as Janis I. Monroe) is a short story, article, novel writer and poet. Her article "Diabetes and the Celiac Link" was published in the National Health Federation Magazine and website. Her poetry has appeared in several chapbooks by the J.M.W. Publishing Company and has also appeared in a Vermont magazine, EverChanging , and a U.K. magazine, Poetic Hours . When she's not writing, you can find her in the kitchen, singing at the top of her lungs while she creates gluten free meals and desserts for her family. You can visit her at jisoucie.com. Used Book in Good Condition