Niagara Falls in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Holding the High Ground
The expected attack did not occur. The Americans, exhausted, withdrew to Fort Erie. In November, they abandoned Fort Erie and retired across the Niagara River.
Drummond and his troop's had successfully maintained British sovereignty in the Niagara Peninsula.
Erected 1989 by The Niagara Parks Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is July 26, 1814.
Location. 43° 5.354′ N, 79° 5.755′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Lundy's Lane and Hanan Avenue, on the right when traveling east. This historical marker is located in the Drummond Hill Cemetery which is situated off of Lundy's Lane near the intersection with Drummond Road. However it is best reached by driving to the end of Buchner Place (off Drummond Road) and parking your vehicle in the parking lot and then walking north along the western boundary of the cemetery until you locate the historic marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6136 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls ON L2G 1T1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Lundy's Lane (a few steps from this marker); I’ll Try, Sir (a few steps from this marker); Churches Atop of Drummond Hill (a few steps from this marker); Soldier's Monument (a few steps from this marker); The Aftermath of Battle (within shouting distance of this marker); American Withdrawal (within shouting distance of this marker); Edgeworth Ussher, Esq. (within shouting distance of this marker); One Hundredth Anniversary of the Battle of Lundy's Lane (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Lundy's Lane. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on November 21, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. War of 1812 Battle of Lundy Lane. This is a link to information provided by HistoryCentral.com. (Submitted on November 21, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
3. The Battle of Lundy's Lane. This is a link to information provided by a War of 1812 website. (Submitted on November 21, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
4. General Gordon Drummond. This is a link to information provided by a War of 1812 website. (Submitted on November 21, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
5. Gordon Drummond. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on November 21, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 693 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 21, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 6. submitted on June 29, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.