West Blockhouse
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Built by the American army after it was received in the Treaty of Paris to strengthen the fort.
Unfortunately for the Americans, they did not secure the high ground behind the fort which was occupied by the British at the start of the War of 1812, which led to the fort's surrender.
Unfortunately for the Americans, they did not secure the high ground behind the fort which was occupied by the British at the start of the War of 1812, which led to the fort's surrender.
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Coordinates: 45°51'5"N 84°37'6"W
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