American Revolution
After 1769 Fort Western fell into decay. In 1775, Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec stopped here long enough to build bateaux. Arnold, Daniel Morgan, Roger Enos, and Aaron Burr stayed as guests in the garrison, while their force camped outside. Fort Western was the starting point for their march through the wilderness.
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