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Irondequoit, Fort

Description: Fort Irondequoit was built, a town of the same name, on a bluff overlooking Lake Ontario. Built by French forces, under the supervision of General Jacques-René de Brisay de Denonville, who landed there in July of 1687, enroute to the battle at Victor. The fort was constructed by a party of four hundred men awaiting his return.
County: Monroe
City, State: Irondequoit, New York
Conflict/Time Period: French and Indian War