Gananoque in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Defence of Gananoque

La Défense de Gananoque

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 6, 2022

1. The Defence of Gananoque Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

At this place on September 21, 1812, the 2nd Regiment of the Leeds Rifle Company, a local militia commanded by Colonel Joel Stone, defended this village during an American raid by Captain Benjamin Forsyth and the 1st Rifle Company from Ogdensburg, N.Y. The opening shots fired during this raid were the first heard along the St. Lawrence River frontier. This engagement brought the War of 1812 to our doorstep.

One Militia
that dared to defend their new homeland from attack
One Militia
that fought to save Canada.
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C'est à cet endroit, le 21 septembre 1812, que le 2^e régiment de la Compagnie des carabiniers de Leeds, une milice locale sous la commande du colonel Joel Stone, défendait le village contre un raid américain dirigé par lé capitaine Benjamin Forsyth de la 1^re Compagnie des carabiniers d'Ogdensburg (N.Y.). Les coups de feu initiaux tirés lors de cet affrontement ont été le premiers entendus le long de la frontière du fleuve Saint-Laurent. Par ce fait d'armes, la guerre 1812 était à nos portes.

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Milice
qui a courageusement défendu sa nouvelle patrie contre l'ennemi.
Une Milice
que s'est battue pour défendre le Canada.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is September 21, 1812.

Location. 44° 19.591′ N, 76° 9.853′ W. Marker is in Gananoque, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. Marker is at the intersection of King Street West (County Highway 2) and Main Street, on the left when traveling west on King Street West. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gananoque ON K7G 2L5, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gananoque Horticultural Society Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Legion Riders Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Canadian Peacekeepers (within shouting distance of this marker); Raid on Gananoque (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jones Shovel Factory (about 150 meters away); Engine 500 (about 150 meters away); Site of the D. F. Jones Shovel Co. (about 150 meters away); The Way It Was (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gananoque.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 6, 2022

2. The Defence of Gananoque Marker

Looking west

Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.