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The Americans Attack

 
 
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
1. The Americans Attack Marker
Inscription. Scott’s brigade approached from the south along the Portage Road. Shortly after 7pm on July 25, 1814, they emerged from the woods that covered the area south of this cemetery along present day Barker Street. Ahead, they saw the height of land at Lundy’s Lane, containing a small cemetery and a meeting house, all surrounded by farmers’ fields. The British had placed their artillery on the high ground in preparation for battle.
 
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° 5.293′ N, 79° 5.686′ 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 in the very south-east corner of Drummond Hill cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6012 Lundy's Ln, Niagara Falls ON L2G 1T1, 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, on the Great Lakes,
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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: The Americans Capture the British Guns (here, next to this marker); Facing the American Attack (within shouting distance of this marker); Burr Lockhart Plato (within shouting distance of this marker); Drummond Hill Cemetery (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cecil Bishopp (about 90 meters away); One Hundredth Anniversary of the Battle of Lundy's Lane (about 120 meters away); Battle Stages (about 120 meters away); Laura Secord (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.
 
More about this marker. The background of the marker contains an image of American soldiers emerging from the woods to face a British artillery unit.
 
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. These markers follow the story of the Battle of
The Americans Attack Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
2. The Americans Attack Marker
Lundy's Lane.
 
Also see . . .  Battle of Lundy's Lane. Canadian Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on March 7, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 
 
Markers in Drummond Hill Cemetery image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
3. Markers in Drummond Hill Cemetery
Two markers can be found at this location. The Americans Attack marker is seen here on the left.
Drummond Hill Cemetery image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
4. Drummond Hill Cemetery
The Americans Attack 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 200 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.
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