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Sackets Harbor, New York

Population: 1,143

Located in Jefferson County

The historic village of Sackets Harbor was the United States' most important shipbuilding center during the War of 1812. Headquarters for the U.S. Navy on the Great Lakes, it was home to thousands of shipwrights, carpenters, sailors, and soldiers who gathered to construct, sail, and defend the fleet. During the War of 1812, one third of the United States Army, and a quarter of its Navy, were stationed at Sackets Harbor.
Sackets Harbor's importance as a shipbuilding and military center continued well into the nineteenth century, leaving an abundance of interesting historically restored architecture. Today Sackets Harbor offers something unique for everyone from history buffs to sportsmen. Proudly a part of The New York State Urban Cultural Park System, Sackets Harbor is a perfect place for your next vacation - or your permanent home!