Niagara Falls in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
American Withdrawal
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
1. American Withdrawal Marker
After this fierce and bloody battle, General Brown ordered the American withdrawal southward. The American forces were not expelled from the position they won, but retired voluntarily. The British regained possession of the battlefield, but were in no condition to pursue their enemy. Although both the British and Americans claimed victory, neither side won decisively. Tactically, it was a draw, but strategically, it was a British victory since it stopped the American advance.
Our victory was complete, but, alas, this victory gained by exhibitions of bravery never surpassed in this country, was converted into a defeat by a precipitate retreat, leaving the dead, the wounded and captured artillery, and our hard earned honor to the enemy.
Major-General Peter B. Porter
Erected by City of Niagara Falls.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is July 25, 1814.
Location. 43° 5.357′ N, 79° 5.734′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It can be reached from Lundy's Lane, on the left when traveling west. Marker is within Drummond Hill Cemetery, near Lundy's Lane, 10 metres east of the tall memorial monument.
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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: The Aftermath of Battle (here, next to this marker); Laura Secord (here, next to this marker); Soldier's Monument (a few steps from this marker); Edgeworth Ussher, Esq. (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Infantry Trench (a few steps from this marker); Lundy's Lane Battlefield Commemorative Wall (a few steps from this marker); Holding the High Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); One Hundredth Anniversary of the Battle of Lundy's Lane (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 dead soldiers on the battlefield.
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.
Also see . . . Battle of Lundy's Lane. (Submitted on March 7, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
2. American Withdrawal Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
3. American Withdrawal Marker
Two markers are located at this site. The American Withdrawal marker is seen here on the left.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
4. Drummond Hill Cemetery
The American Withdrawal marker is located in Drummond Hill Cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 18 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. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
