London in Middlesex County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The British Garrison in London
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 1, 2009
1. The British Garrison in London Marker
Inscription.
The British Garrison in London. . In one of several concentrations of British troops in Upper Canada various infantry and artillery units were stationed on a military reserve here during the mid-19th century. The garrison, which contributed significantly to the economic growth of London, was first established in 1839 to guard against border raids following the Rebellion of 1837. Although its troops were withdrawn in 1853 to serve in the Crimean War and military duties were assumed by pensioners, it was re-occupied by British regulars in 1862 when the American Civil War posed a threat to the province. To help repulse an expected invasion of Fenians, militant Irish sympathizers, the garrison remained active until 1868. Six years later, this part of the old military reserve was set aside as Victoria Park.
In one of several concentrations of British troops in Upper Canada various infantry and artillery units were stationed on a military reserve here during the mid-19th century. The garrison, which contributed significantly to the economic growth of London, was first established in 1839 to guard against border raids following the Rebellion of 1837. Although its troops were withdrawn in 1853 to serve in the Crimean War and military duties were assumed by pensioners, it was re-occupied by British regulars in 1862 when the American Civil War posed a threat to the province. To help repulse an expected invasion of Fenians, militant Irish sympathizers, the garrison remained active until 1868. Six years later, this part of the old military reserve was set aside as Victoria Park.
Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Culture and Communications.
Location. 42° 59.399′ N, 81° 14.966′ W. Marker is in London, Ontario, in Middlesex County. Marker is in Victoria Park, about 200 feet ESE of the intersection of Central Avenue
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 3,867 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 13, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.