Port Dover in Norfolk County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
War of 1812
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 25, 2022
1. War of 1812 Marker
Major General Isaac Brock with 40 men of His Majesty’s 41st Regiment and 260 of the York, Lincoln, Oxford and Norfolk militia, set out from Port Dover on the 8th August, 1812, to relieve the invaded western frontier.
His brilliant capture of Hull’s army at Detroit with a much smaller force saved this province to the Empire and made Brock
Erected 1929 by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 8, 1812.
Location. 42° 47.176′ N, 80° 12.163′ W. Marker is in Port Dover, Ontario, in Norfolk County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (County Highway 6) and Park Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Marker is located at the southeast corner of Powell Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 250 Main Street, Port Dover ON N0A 1N0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Powell Park (a few steps from this marker); Port Dover (a few steps from this marker); The War of 1812 - Lake Erie & Long Point Bay (within shouting distance of this
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More about this marker. Marker and monument are surrounded by protective wrought iron fencing.
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1. Sir Isaac Brock.
In 1812, with the outbreak of war between Great Britain and the United States, he energetically undertook the defense of Upper Canada against invasion and organized the militia. On August 15, 1812, with British and Native American troops, against great odds, he took Detroit from U.S. forces; for this achievement he was awarded a knighthood of the Order of the Bath.(Submitted on June 1, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. War of 1812: Major General Sir Isaac Brock.
As British forces had succeeded in capturing Hull's correspondence, Brock was aware that(Submitted on June 1, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)the Americans were short on supplies and scared of attacks by the Native Americans. Despite being badly outnumbered, Brock emplaced artillery on the Canadian side of the Detroit River and began bombarding Fort Detroit. He also employed a variety of tricks to convince Hull that his force was larger than it was, while also parading his Native American allies to induce terror. On August 15, Brock demanded that Hull surrender. This was initially refused and Brock prepared to lay siege to the fort. Continuing his various ruses, he was surprised the next day when the elderly Hull agreed to turn over the garrison.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 25, 20222. War of 1812 Marker & Monument
3. Major-General Sir Isaac Brock KB.
Brock's actions, particularly his success at Detroit, earned him accolades including a knighthood in the Order of the Bath and the sobriquet "The Hero of Upper Canada". His name is often linked with that of the Native American leader Tecumseh, although the two men collaborated in person only for a few days. Brock died at the Battle of Queenston Heights, which the British won.(Submitted on June 1, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 25, 2022
3. War of 1812 Marker & Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 1, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
