#OnThisDay In 1814, U.S. Major Lodowick Morgan, along with 240 rifleman, successfully holds off British attempts to invade Buffalo. This event and battle is known as The Battle of Scajaquada Creek Bridge.
The British forces had crossed the Niagara River onto then-named Squaw Island (now known as Freedom Island) and where looking to invade into the city of Buffalo. Thinking quickly, Morgan and his men removed the planking from the wooden bridge that crossed over the Scajaquada Creek, to prevent the over 600 British soldiers from crossing onto the mainland.
The British attempted three times, all unsuccessful, to cross the creek or replace the boards. Ultimately, each attempt was thwarted by the U.S. forces, despite being largely outnumbered. The British retreated back into Canada following this battle.
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