Niagara Falls in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

War of 1812

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019

1. War of 1812 Marker

Inscription. The Napoleonic Wars raged in Europe from 1803 to 1815 and had a global impact. Wishing to remain neutral and assert its independence, the United States continued to trade with both Britain and France. Nevertheless, diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Britain deteriorated. Forced labour and deplorable conditions on British naval vessels resulted in sailor desertions to the U.S. by the thousands. The U.S. resented the impressment by the British Navy of sailors from American ships. Meanwhile, Britain’s support of the First Nations in the American northwest threatened U.S. expansion. Not all voices clamoured for war, but a persuasive American political faction called the War Hawks emerged who believed victory over British North America would be “a mere matter of marching”.

Erected by City of Niagara Falls.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812.

Location. 43° 5.38′ N, 79° 5.763′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Lundy's Lane, on the right when traveling west. The marker is within Battlefield Park,

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10 metres north of the road, in line with the "arch", beside a stack of cannonballs. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6121 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls ON L2G 1T4, Canada. Touch for directions.

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: Lundy’s Lane Battlefield Gateway (here, next to this marker); The Battle of Lundy’s Lane (a few steps from this marker); Battlefield Tourism (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle Ground Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The British Defense (within shouting distance of this marker); Americans Withdraw (within shouting distance of this marker); Churches Atop of Drummond Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Fralick’s Tavern 1836

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019

2. War of 1812 Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.

More about this marker. The background of the marker contains images of British officers and impressed sailors, and a map indicating locations of battles of the War of 1812.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. These markers follow the story of the Battle of Lundy's Lane.

Marker on Lundy’s Lane image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019

3. Marker on Lundy’s Lane

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019

4. War of 1812 Marker

The War of 1812 marker is seen here in the background, on the left side of the photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on September 6, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 21, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.