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Gibson's Battery

Description: Gibson’s Battery was built in 1812 in Erie County, Buffalo, and was used or two years during the War of 1812. The fort was located just South of Ferry Street on a high bank and was armed with three cannons. To its South was Fort Tompkins (3), and to the North was Dudley's Battery. Note: See Buffalo Batteries for a complete listing of batteries in this area.
County: Erie
City, State: Buffalo, New York
Conflict/Time Period: War of 1812
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