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The Sullivan Campaign
Little has been written about the disposition and maneuvering of Loyalist and British regular troops during the Sullivan Expedition....
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The 1722 Blockhouse
Was the blockhouse built in 1722 still standing in 1788? This post will explore the question. The original Clyde Blockhouse was built in...
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Links to Local History
Below are some web links to local Clyde / Galen history, including information about the Blockhouse and Sullivan Campaign. Grip's...
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Names for Clyde and Its Environs
BLOCKHOUSE - Early name for Clyde, especially the area north of the Clyde River. It was the official post office name until 1817....
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The Indian Trail
This post concerns the importance of the Indian trail from Sodus Bay. The importance of the Indian trail from Sodus Bay to Clyde (and...
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The Garrison at Fort Clyde
Unfortunately, we have only a few hints about what went on at the 1756 fort at Clyde. The fort had been ordered to be built and...
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Getting the Word Out
One reason I started this website was to help spread the word about the Clyde Blockhouse. It's amazing how very little information is...
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Nanfan Treaty
In 1701, the Iroquois signed a treaty with acting NY Governor John Nanfan. This treaty deeded the Iroquois' vast "Beaver Hunting Grounds"...
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The Blockhouses at Clyde
The CLYDE BLOCKHOUSE is a misnomer. There were actually a series of trading posts and fortifications at Clyde which have collectively...
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The Mason Blockhouse
In about 1830, during the Morgan Affair and Anti-Masonic Movement, an old house was used by the Masons as refuge from a stone-throwing...
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Sodoms / Ossaroda
The key to understanding the history of the Clyde Blockhouse is understanding the historical name for the Indian trail from Sodus Bay to...
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The French Traders
This post is about the French traders at Clyde. The local history has always stated the Blockhouse was a French trading post prior to the...
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What did the Blockhouse look like?
There were only a few vague descriptions of the Blockhouse. In this Post, I'llsift through the evidence for what it really looked like....
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