Niagara Falls in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Holding the High Ground
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
1. Holding the High Ground Marker
Close-up view of the text on the historical monument.
Early on the morning of July 26th, 1814, Lieutenant-General Sir Gordon Drummond awaited another attack on the Lundy's Lane hill near Niagara Falls. Throughout the previous night, this hill had been taken and retaken in the bloodiest, most hard fought battle of the War of 1812-14.
The expected attack did not occur. The Americans, exhausted, withdrew to Fort Erie. In November, they abandoned Fort Erie and retired across the Niagara River.
Drummond and his troop's had successfully maintained British sovereignty in the Niagara Peninsula.
Erected 1989 by The Niagara Parks Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is July 26, 1814.
Location. 43° 5.354′ N, 79° 5.755′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It can be reached from the intersection of Lundy's Lane and Hanan Avenue, on the right when traveling east. This historical marker is located in the Drummond Hill Cemetery which is situated off of Lundy's Lane near the intersection with Drummond Road. However it is best reached by driving to the end
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Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe and in Niagara Canada. 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 Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Battle of Lundy's Lane (a few steps from this marker); Ill Try, Sir (a few steps from this marker); Churches Atop of Drummond Hill (a few steps from this marker); Soldier's Monument (a few steps from this marker); The Aftermath of Battle (within shouting distance of this marker); American Withdrawal (within shouting distance of this marker); Edgeworth Ussher, Esq.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
2. Holding the High Ground Marker
Regarding Holding the High Ground. In 2021, the statue (man and horse), weighing over 300 pounds, was broken off and stolen. But, in 2025, it was put back in place. It appears to be the same statue; the only visible difference is that the horse now appears to be standing on four cylinders.
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Lundy's Lane. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on November 21, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. War of 1812 Battle of Lundy Lane. This is a link to information provided by HistoryCentral.com. (Submitted on November 21, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
3. The Battle of Lundy's Lane. This is a link to information provided by a War of 1812 website. (Submitted on November 21, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
4. Gordon Drummond. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia,
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
3. Holding the High Ground Marker
Close-up view of the sculpting of General Gordon Drummond that sits atop the historical monument.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
4. Holding the High Ground Marker
View of the historical monument situated along the north-to-south pathway that runs along the western boundary of the cemetery.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
5. Holding the High Ground Marker
View of the historical monument in the left foreground and the Battlefield Memorial Monument in the right background.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
6. Holding the High Ground Marker
Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 18, 2025
7. Gordon Drummond statue in 2025
The 2025 statue's feet appear slightly different, they appear standing on little cylinders, like raised-platform shoes. But otherwise, the statue appears identical to its 2021 self, before the vandalism and theft.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 854 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on July 20, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 21, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 6. submitted on June 29, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 7. submitted on July 20, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
