The War of 1812 Treaty Location was Ghent, a city in Belgium. The Treaty of Ghent was signed on December 24, 1814, ending the War of 1812 between the United States and the United Kingdom. The treaty was negotiated in Ghent by representatives from both countries and was ratified by the U.S. Senate on February 17, 1815. The Treaty of Ghent restored the pre-war status quo and is considered to be one of the most successful peace treaties in history.