Port Dover in Norfolk County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Capture of Detroit / La Prise de Détroit
Photographed By Tim Boyd, November 16, 2023
1. The Capture of Detroit/ La Prise de Détroit Marker
To counter the American invasion of the Detroit frontier, Major General Isaac Brock mustered a force of about 50 regulars and 250 militia here at Port Dover. They embarked on 8 August 1812 and, proceeding along the north shore of the lake in open boats, arrived at Amherstburg five days later. The enemy had already withdrawn across the Detroit River, so on 16 August Brock made a daring and successful assault on Detroit. This important victory raised the spirits of the Canadians and ensured the continuing support of Britain's Indian allies.
Pour contrer l'invasion américaine sur le front de Detroit, le major-général Isaac Brock rassembla une force composée de 50 réguliers et de 250 miliciens à Port Dover. Cette force s'embarqua, le 8 août 1812, sur des embarcations non pontées et elle longea la rive nord du lac pour atteindre Amherstburg cinq jours plus tard. L'ennemi ayant déjà retraité sur l'autre rive de la rivière Détroit, le 16 août, Brock réalisa une attaque audacieuse qui amena la capitulation de Detroit. Cette victoire ranima le moral
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Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada.
Government of Canada Gouvernement du Canada
Erected 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° 47.033′ N, 80° 11.943′ W. Marker is in Port Dover, Ontario, in Norfolk County. The marker is approx. 200 metres west of the intersection of Passmore Avenue and Jack Maytham Way, at the bank of the Lynn River in Harbour View Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Dover ON N0A 1N0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. From Schooners to Steam Tugs (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); “Midnight Herring” (about 120 meters away); Kahlenberg Engine (about 120 meters away); My Kahlenberg Dream - Harry B. Barrett (about 120 meters away); The Fishing Years (about 120 meters away); The Railways (about 180 meters away); Port Dover Lighthouse (about 240 meters away); The Norfolk Tavern (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Dover.
Photographed By Tim Boyd, November 16, 2023
2. The Capture of Detroit/ La Prise de Détroit Marker
Also see . . . Fort Detroit and the Surrender of Detroit.
Fort Detroit would prove to be an important location for a series of attacks against the British during the War of 1812. The fort however would be put under the command of a General who would end up surrendering the fort to the British without putting up a fight. The Surrender of Detroit was controversial at the time by not only people who had fought with the general in the past, but by the troops under his command.(Submitted on November 29, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)
Photographed By Tim Boyd, November 16, 2023
3. The Capture of Detroit/ La Prise de Détroit Marker
Viewed from the West Bank of the Lynn River
4. The Surrender of Fort Detroit
5. Major-General Sir Isaac Brock
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 29, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
