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Fort Failing
2 1/2 miles south of Fort Plain
(southside of Mohawk River)
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The stone dwelling erected by Nicholas Failing, for his son, Henry N., which stood 2 miles westward of Fort Plain. This was a strong, stone house with a shooting platform which could be accessed from second story windows. This staging, with an oak floor, was planked breast high, so that a few men, posted there, could protect the house against a strong invasion. This house was not palisaded nor was it ever invaded. It unfortunately took fire and burnt down about the year 1833.
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