LaSalle in Essex County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Fighting Island 1838
Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 15, 2026
1. Fighting Island 1838 Marker
Inscription.
Fighting Island 1838. . On the night of February 23-24, 1838, a small force of Patriots" was ferried from Detroit to Fighting Island, opposite here, whence an attack against Sandwich was planned. They were joined the following day by "General Donald McLeod, a British army veteran and former resident of Prescott who brought several hundred supporters from Cleveland. Advised by the American general, Hugh Brady, of the proposed attack, British regulars and Canadian militia in the area moved against the insurgents on February 25th. After a sharp skirmish, the poorly armed "Patriots retreated to the Michigan shore where they were dispersed by American troops.
On the night of February 23-24, 1838, a small force of Patriots" was ferried from Detroit to Fighting Island, opposite here, whence an attack against Sandwich was planned. They were joined the following day by "General Donald McLeod, a British army veteran and former resident of Prescott who brought several hundred supporters from Cleveland. Advised by the American general, Hugh Brady, of the proposed attack, British regulars and Canadian militia in the area moved against the insurgents on February 25th. After a sharp skirmish, the poorly armed "Patriots retreated to the Michigan shore where they were dispersed by American troops.
Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board,.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 25, 1838.
Location. 42° 14.244′ N, 83° 6.35′ W. Marker is in LaSalle, Ontario, in Essex County. It is on Laurier 0.3 kilometers Front Road, on the right when traveling west. Markrt id at the end of Laurier Ave, accessible from the end of the parking area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1180 Front Road, LaSalle ON N9J 1Z9, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Southwest Ontario Area and in Southwestern Ontario. 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
Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
