Burlington Heights in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Sir John Harvey
1778 - 1852
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
1. Sir John Harvey 1778 - 1852 Marker
Inscription.
Sir John Harvey. From these heights, Lieutenant-Colonel John Harvey set out with about 700 men on the night of June 5, 1813, to launch a surprise attack on an invading United States force of some 3,000 men camped at Stoney Creek. His rout of the troops commanded by Brigadier-General John Chandler under cover of darkness in the early hours of June 6, is generally credited with saving Upper Canada from being overrun by the enemy. Harvey was knighted in 1834, served as Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick 1834-41, Governor of Newfoundland, 1841-46, and Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia, 1846-51.
From these heights, Lieutenant-Colonel John Harvey set out with about 700 men on the night of June 5, 1813, to launch a surprise attack on an invading United States force of some 3,000 men camped at Stoney Creek. His rout of the troops commanded by Brigadier-General John Chandler under cover of darkness in the early hours of June 6, is generally credited with saving Upper Canada from being overrun by the enemy. Harvey was knighted in 1834, served as Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick 1834-41, Governor of Newfoundland, 1841-46, and Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia, 1846-51.
Erected 1958 by Ontario Archeological and Historic Sites Board.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is June 5, 1936.
Location. 43° 16.187′ N, 79° 53.127′ W. Marker is in Burlington Heights, Ontario, in Hamilton. Marker is on York Boulevard north of Dundurn Street North, on the right when traveling north. The historic marker is located in Harvey Park, a short distance to the west of Dundurn Castle, on the Burlington Heights of Hamilton. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 610 York Blvd, Burlington Heights ON L8R, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dundurn Castle (a few steps from this marker); United Empire Loyalists
Also see . . . Biography of Sir John Harvey. This is a link to information provided by The War of 1812 Website. (Submitted on June 24, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
2. Sir John Harvey 1778 - 1852 Marker
View of the historic marker in the right foreground, with a view of a "United Empire Loyalists" marker, affixed to a boulder, in the left background.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
3. Sir John Harvey 1778 - 1852 Marker
View of the historic marker looking southeast with a distant view of the Dundurn Castle in the background.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
4. Sir John Harvey 1778 - 1852 Marker
View looking south, towards Dundurn Castle, of the historic marker situated on the edge of the parking lot for Harvey Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 745 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 24, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.