A history of the War of 1812, from U.S Army historians. This comprehensive site details the full scope of the war, examining its origins, the opposing sides, early campaigns, strategic intent, the course of the war during its second and...

This web page gives a history of the life of Robert Barclay, a midshipman in the British Navy.

The City of Port Colborne is located on the Niagara Peninsula at the southern terminus on the Welland Canal and the norther shore of Lake Erie. Links provide information on the city's history and a video that showcases the community.

A map from 1921 of the Niagara River area between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie showing the location of the Welland Canal bypassing the Niagara Falls. The Welland Canal, "a canal on the Canadian side of the Niagara River, connecting lakes...

A map of the Great Lakes Region of North America to the Hudson River showing the northern area of conflict during the War of 1812, including the important sites of Fort Dearborn (Chicago), Battle of Tippecanoe, Detroit, Frenchtown (River...

A map from 1916 of Buffalo New York and vicinity, showing Lake Erie, Niagara River and falls, railroads, the harbor with steamer routes to all lake ports, and the Erie Canal.

A series of maps from 1910 showing the overland waterways of New York, including the river route between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario near Buffalo and Niagara Falls, the route of the Erie Canal, the Hudson River between Troy and Albany,...

A map of the Niagara River between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario during the War of 1812 (1812-1815), showing the forts Erie, George, and Niagara, and the towns and battle sites of Lewiston, Queenstown, Lundy's Lane, Chippewa, and Buffalo.

Jesse Duncan Elliot (July 14, 1782 - December 10, 1845) was a United States naval officer and commander of American naval forces in Lake Erie during the War of 1812, especially noted for his controversial actions during the Battle of...

A map of the Appalachian Mountain region showing the three primary routes of the early 1700's through the natural barrier from the English colonies to the Mississippi Valley. "The Appalachian ranges separated the French and the English,...

A map from 1920 of Buffalo New York and vicinity, showing principal cities and towns, Lake Erie, Niagara River and falls, railroads, and the Erie Canal.

A map from 1922 of Buffalo New York and vicinity, showing neighboring counties, principal cities and towns, Lake Erie, Niagara River and falls, railroads, and the Erie Canal.

A map of the Niagara River between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario showing the site of the Battle of Lundy's Lane during the War of 1812.

A map of the Northwest Territory between the Allegheny Mountains and the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes to the Tennessee River showing the military operations and extent of settlement in the area during the American Revolutionary...

A map from 1920 of the northern part of Ohio, showing principal cities and towns, counties and county seats, railroads, canals, rivers, and islands of Lake Erie.

A map from 1920 of the northern part of Ohio, showing principal cities and towns, counties and county seats, railroads, canals, rivers, and islands of Lake Erie.

A map from 1920 of the northern part of Ohio, showing principal cities and towns, counties and county seats, railroads, canals, rivers, and islands of Lake Erie. A grid reference in the margins of the map lists counties, principal...

A map from 1920 of the Cleveland Toledo district, showing counties and county seats, principal cities and towns, railroads, and islands of Lake Erie.

A map from 1922 of Pennsylvania showing the capital at Harrisburg, principal cities and towns, railroads, shoreline on Lake Erie, and rivers.

A map from 1906 of Pennsylvania showing the capital, Harrisburg, principal cities and towns, railroads, mountains, shoreline on Lake Erie, and rivers.

A map from 1909 of Pennsylvania showing the capital at Harrisburg, principal cities and towns, railroads, mountains, shoreline on Lake Erie, and rivers.

A map from 1919 of Pennsylvania showing the capital at Harrisburg, principal cities and towns, railroads, mountains, shoreline on Lake Erie, and rivers.

A map from 1891 of Pennsylvania showing the capital at Harrisburg, principal cities and towns, railroads, mountain systems, shoreline on Lake Erie, and rivers.

A map from 1920 of Pennsylvania showing the capital at Harrisburg, counties and county seats, principal cities and towns, railroads, mountain systems, shoreline on Lake Erie, and rivers.