Grimsby in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Engagement at the Forty Mile Creek
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L'Engagement de Forty Mile Creek
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
1. Engagement at the Forty Marker
Here at the Forty Mile Creek, on 8th June, 1813, American forces, retreating after the Battle of Stoney Creek, were bombarded by a British flotilla under Sir James Lucas Yeo. Indians and groups of the 4th and 5th Regiments Lincoln Militia joined in the attack and created such confusion in the enemy ranks that they abandoned this position and retreated to Fort George.
Erected 1955 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 June 8, 1813.
Location.
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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 Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Engagement at the Forty: June 8, 1813 (within shouting distance of this marker); Grimsby 1812 Bicentennial Gazebo (within shouting distance of this marker); Forty Mile Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Grimsby 1812 Bicentennial Flagpole (within shouting distance of this marker); Fisheries in Grimsby (within shouting distance of this marker); Carnegie Library 1912 (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Delmer William Lord (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Canadian Bank of Commerce - Established 1922 (approx. 1.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grimsby.
More about this marker. According to a great site on Ontario's Historic Markers (sponsored by a gentleman named Wayne Cook) this historic marker is located at Grimsby Waterworks Park. I went there expecting to find a water/splash park but it was more of a waterfront, fishing, picnicking, and boat ramp type of a park with a very scenic garden and gazebo.
The park is located
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
2. Engagement at the Forty Marker
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
3. Engagement at the Forty Marker
View looking south (from the park's parking lot) of the historic marker, and in the distant background is seen the intersection of Elizabeth Street with Lakeside Drive.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
4. Engagement at the Forty Marker
View of the historic marker looking north toward the community recreational park and Lake Ontario.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
5. Engagement at the Forty Marker
View of the backside of the historic marker, looking northeast toward the mouth of Forty Mile Creek.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
6. Engagement at the Forty Marker
View of the mouth of Forty Mile Creek as seen from the historic marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,290 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on August 29, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 23, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
