Port Hope in Northumberland County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Arthur T.H. Williams MP

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 7, 2025

1. Arthur T.H. Williams MP Marker

Inscription.
To commemorate the devoted patriotism and heroic bravery of Lieutenant Colonel Arthur T. H. Williams M P. commanding the Midland Battalion of volunteer militia who after gallantly leading the victorious and decisive charge at the Battle of Batoche during the rebellion in the North West Territories

Died of sickness contracted in the discharge of his duty near Fort Pitt, N.W.T. on the 4th July 1885.

This monument is erected in his native town by his admiring countrymen throughout Canada assisted by his companions in arms, and the Government of the Dominion.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1885.

Location. 43° 56.946′ N, 78° 17.582′ W. Memorial is in Port Hope, Ontario, in Northumberland County. It is at the intersection of Queen Street and Augusta Street, on the right when traveling south on Queen Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 56 Queen Street, Port Hope ON L1A 3Z9, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Kawarthas Northumberland Area

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in Eastern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in 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: 77mm German Field Gun (a few steps from this marker); Founding of Port Hope (a few steps from this marker); Cenotaph Plaque (within shouting distance of this marker); Port Hope Cenotaph (within shouting distance of this marker); Rotary Foot Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); History of the Ganaraska Watershed (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Farley Mowat (about 120 meters away); The Little Station House (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Hope.

Also see . . . Battle of Batoche (Valour Canada).

The final and most significant battle of the North-West Resistance was the Battle of Batoche – it was fought from May 9th to 12th,
Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 7, 2025

2. Arthur T.H. Williams MP Marker
1885, between Riel’s Métis fighters and Middleton’s militia forces. Batoche, where the Métis Provisional Government was formed and the battle partially took place, has been declared a national historic site. The Battle of Batoche was a turning point in Canadian history: it marked the end of Indigenous resistance to Canadian expansion into the West, it highlighted the ongoing struggle for Indigenous rights and self-determination in Canada, and it is remembered as a symbol of Métis resistance and resilience.

(Submitted on June 9, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.