Minesing in Simcoe County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Stable and Yard

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 6, 2024

1. Stable and Yard Marker

Inscription.
Researchers determined this to be the site of the stable and yard by looking at stains in the soil. The stable was likely built in 1814, and would have housed horses and the oxen used for hauling carts to Willow Creek.

The only British Calvary Regiment active during the War of 1812 was the 19th Light Dragoons, who were often employed to carry messages.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Forts and Castles • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.

Location. 44° 23.725′ N, 79° 49.314′ W. Marker is in Minesing, Ontario, in Simcoe County. It can be reached from Grenfel Road 3.6 kilometers north of Sunnidale Road (County Road 40), on the left when traveling north. The marker is located on the Historic Fort Willow grounds at Fort Willow Conservation Area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2714 Grenfel Road, Minesing ON L0L 1Y3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Ontario Cottage Country

and specifically in Georgian Bay Country.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Indigenous & Settlers' Gardens (here, next to this marker); Barracks/Cookhouse (a few steps from this marker); Blacksmith (a few steps from this marker); Officer's Quarters/Commandant's House (a few steps from this marker); Blockhouse (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Fort Willow History (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to the Men of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Fencible Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Barracks/Storehouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minesing.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Historic Fort Willow

Also see . . . 19th Light Dragoons (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: A cavalry regiment of the British Army created in 1781 for service in British India. The regiment served in India until 1806, and in North America during the War of 1812, and was disbanded in Britain in 1821. The 19th were one of three British regular cavalry units that served in North America during the War of 1812, and the only one to serve in Canada. The regiment's first three squadrons arrived at Quebec City in May 1813 and were mounted on horses procured in Lower Canada.

(Submitted on June 5, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Marker detail: Artist’s rendition of the stable<br>Drawing by Barry Russell image. Click for full size.

2. Marker detail: Artist’s rendition of the stable
Drawing by Barry Russell

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 6, 2024

3. Stable and Yard Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 5, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.