Wow ...You are in a great location ...I have done alot of research in this area and this place is just crawling with great sites to explore....
You have probally seen this link...its a great one ....
Hey Gypsy how bout Chautauqua County ? I know its told that off of Point Gratiot in Dunkirk NY were the first shots of the war of 1812 by Naval vessel. Just cant seem to find anything on camps etc.
Chautauqua County was formed in 1808, split off from Genesee County. However, until 1811, for record-keeping purposes Chautauqua County was treated as part of Niagara County.
The first naval skirmish of the War of 1812 occurred at the mouth of the Canadaway Creek in this county