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Sodus Point, New York.
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On the brow of this hill took place the battle of Sodus Point between the British and American forces June 19, 1813. The following day the village of Sodus Point was sacked and burned by the British.
(War of 1812) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
On the brow of this hill took place the battle of Sodus Point between the British and American forces June 19, 1813. The following day the village of Sodus Point was sacked and burned by the British.(War of 1812) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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