Cornwall in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Glengarry Fencibles
Photographed By Kevin Craft, May 19, 2017
1. The Glengarry Fencibles Marker
The regiment of Glengarry Light Infantry Fencibles was raised in 1811–12 largely from among the Highland settlers of this region, many of whom had served previously in Europe with the Glengarry (British Highland) Fencibles. The Canadian corps was recruited through the efforts of Major George Richard John Macdonell ("Red George") assisted by the Rev. Alexander Macdonell (later Upper Canada's first Roman Catholic Bishop) who served as its chaplain. The regiment was taken on the regular British army establishment in 1812, and disbanded at Kingston in 1816. Detachments of the Fencibles distinguished themselves in many hard fought engagements including: Salmon River, 1812; Ogdensburg, 1813; Lundy's Lane, Fort Erie, and Mackinac, 1814.
Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.
Location. 45° 1.485′ N, 74° 43.136′ W. Marker is in Cornwall, Ontario, in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties. Marker is on Fourth Street East, 0.1 kilometers east of Marlborough Street North, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located on the front lawn of the Cornwall Armoury, to the left of the main entrance. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Right Reverend John Strachan (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Cornwall Grammar School (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Co-Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); United Empire Loyalists (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); The Cornwall Orphanage / L'orphelinat de Cornwall (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); The French Presence in Cornwall (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); War of 1812 (approx. one kilometer away); New York Cafe / Le Café New York (approx. 1.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cornwall.
Photographed By Kevin Craft, May 19, 2017
2. Wideview of The Glengarry Fencibles Marker
Photographed By Kevin Craft, May 19, 2017
3. The Cornwall Armoury
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2017. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
