War of 1812 Trivia #6

[Gary McClellan]

There are a number of locations that played major roles in the war that are now known under different names, or are better known by a nearby modern city.

To that end, what are the modern names of the following (or the nearby city)?

Presque Isle
Burlington Heights
York

 

[KG_RangerBooBoo]

I believe York is now Toronto but I'm going to have to think on the other two.

 

[2054172]

I'll try

Pelee Island and Stoney Creek and Toronto:smoke:

 

[Gary McClellan]

Well, for Burlington and Presque Isle, what are the cities they are near?

Yes, York is Toronto

 

[Leftie]

Well, for Burlington and Presque Isle, what are the cities they are near?

Yes, York is Toronto

Erie Pennsylvania?

My Uncle lives up that way and I think I remember a state park named Presque Isle.

 

[Gary McClellan]

Yep, Presque Isle (where Perry built his fleet) is just outside Erie, PA.

 

[Gary McClellan]

Well, no guesses in a week.

Burlington Heights is now a piece of Hamilton, Ontario.