Johnstown in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada

Fort de Levis

Photographed By Robert Rusaw, June 25, 2010

1. Fort de Levis Marker

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Last stand of France in Canada. Fort De Levis, on Isle Royale, (Chimney Island), was built by Captain Francois Pouchot in the spring and early summer of 1760. Its garrison surrendered after a gallant defense, on 25th August, 1760, to the British Army commanded by Sir Jeffrey Amherst. Siege batteries were established on this point and on adjacent islands.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Forts and Castles • War, French and Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1760.

Location. 44° 45.116′ N, 75° 27.111′ W. Marker is in Johnstown, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. Memorial is on Leeds and Grenville 2 (County Highway 2), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Johnstown ON K0E, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Johnstown 1789 (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Eastern Ontario's First Court House and Gaol (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); The Battle of the Windmill (approx. 4.4 kilometers away); Welcome to the Site of The Battle of the Windmill (approx.

Photographed By Robert Rusaw, June 25, 2010

2. Fort de Levis Marker

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4.4 kilometers away); a different marker also named The Battle of the Windmill (approx. 4.4 kilometers away); Nicholas "Nic" Sovie USMC (approx. 5.1 kilometers away in the U.S.); Global War on Terrorism Memorial (approx. 5.1 kilometers away in the U.S.); Korean War Veterans (approx. 5.1 kilometers away in the U.S.). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnstown.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2021, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2021, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.