Near Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Burning of St. Davids 1814
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
1. The Burning of St. Davids 1814 Marker
Inscription.
The Burning of St. Davids 1814. . On July 18th, 1814, during the final American campaign on the Niagara frontier, Major-General Peter B. Porter sent a detachment of militia from the United States encampment at Queenston to attack St. Davids. This force, commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Isaac W. Stone, was joined later by a small group of American regulars. Despite opposition from the 1st Lincoln Militia, the enemy captured the village, looted it and burned most of the buildings. Stone was severely censured for this destruction of private property and summarily dismissed from the United States army.
On July 18th, 1814, during the final American campaign on the Niagara frontier, Major-General Peter B. Porter sent a detachment of militia from the United States encampment at Queenston to attack St. Davids. This force, commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Isaac W. Stone, was joined later by a small group of American regulars. Despite opposition from the 1st Lincoln Militia, the enemy captured the village, looted it and burned most of the buildings. Stone was severely censured for this destruction of private property and summarily dismissed from the United States army.
Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1835.
Location. 43° 9.517′ N, 79° 6.135′ W. Marker is near Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker is at the intersection of York Road (County Route 81) and Four Mile Creek, on the left when traveling east on York Road. The historic marker is located on the northwestern corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1P0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Headquarters of DeRottenberg (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sheaffe's Path to Victory
View of the historic marker in the foreground and the street intersection and street signs in the background.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
3. The Burning of St. Davids 1814 Marker
View of the historic marker looking north along Four Mile Creek Road and east along York Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
4. The Burning of St. Davids 1814 Marker
View of the historic marker looking west along York Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 710 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on August 8, 2012, by uTour DIY Tours of Toronto, Ontario. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 23, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.