Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Battle of Fort George
La Bataille de Fort George
Le 25 mai 1813, la flotte américaine et les batteries du fort Niagara, commencèrent à bombarder le fort George. Le 27, de nombreuses troupes américaines débarquèrent. Après un bref engagement, au cours duquel sa garnison, bien inférieure en nombre, subit de lourdes pertes, le brigadier-général John Vincent se replia sur Burlington. La capture du fort laissait les Américaines maîtres de la région frontalière du Niagara. Une semaine plus tard, les troupes de Vincent remportèrent une victoire décisive à Stoney Creek, empêchant ainsi les Américains de prendre possession de toute la péninsule.
Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812 . A significant historical date for this entry is May 25, 1813.
Location. 43° 15.717′ N, 79° 5.086′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker is on Queen Street north of Newark Street, on the right when traveling north. This historical marker is located on the Canadian side of the mouth of the Niagara River, where the river empties into Lake Ontario. It is situated on the northwestern edge of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Course. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 454 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Remains of Three Soldiers (here, next to this marker); Fort Mississauga is a National Historic Site (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Point Mississauga Lighthouse (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Fort Mississauga (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); A Fort Evolves (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); A Strategic Location (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Fort Mississauga Trail (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Negro Burial Ground (approx. 1.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Fort George. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on November 11, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. The Capture of Fort George ... May 1813. This is a link to information provided by the War of 1812, Tripod.com website. (Submitted on November 11, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
3. Battle of Fort George, 25-27 May 1813. This is a link to a War of 1812 web site. (Submitted on November 11, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 841 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 24, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.