The Site of Fort Tompkins

Also Known as Fort Adams

The largest and most

important fortification

on the American shore

in or near Buffalo

during the War of 1812

Marker is on Niagara Street (New York Route 266) north of School Street, on the left ...

Fort Tompkins

Fort Wadsworth

Two forts, both named Fort Tompkins, have occupied this hill. In 1814 the state of New York started the first Fort Tompkins – a pentagon-shaped stone structure with round bastions at each of the five angles. Never fully completed, ...