Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Welcome to Fort George
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
1. Welcome to Fort George Marker
Built in 1796, Fort George was the scene of fierce engagements during the War of 1812. It was captured and destroyed then refortified by the Americans in 1813. It was re-taken by the British later that same year. The fort was abandoned in the 1820's, and only the original stone powder magazine survives today. Fort George was reconstructed between 1937-40.
Today we invite you to pass through the fort gates and re-live this exciting era in history.
Erected by Canadian Heritage Parks Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 43° 15.105′ N, 79° 3.816′ W. Marker was in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It could be reached from Queen's Parade 0.2 kilometers south of Wellington Street, on the right when traveling north. This historic marker is located on the grounds of a national historic park. On the map this historic marker appears to be near the end of Bryon Street, but in order to see this historic marker one should
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Regionally, this marker was on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe and in Niagara Canada. It was also in Central Canada. Globally, it was in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Fort George (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fortified Mouth of the Niagara River (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); A Strategic Site (about 120 meters away); Fort Niagara (about 120 meters away); The Battle of Fort George (about
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
2. Welcome to Fort George Marker
Close-up view of the text on the historical marker.
Other markers no longer nearby. Niagara National Historic Sites (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named A Strategic Site (was about 120 meters away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Fort Niagara (was about 120 meters away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
3. Welcome to Fort George Marker
View of the historical marker in the left foreground with a view of the outer fortifications of Fort George in the distant background.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
4. Welcome to Fort George Marker
View of a nearby display showing an overhead illustration of Fort George, and this historical marker would be on the outside of the front entrance to the fort, just beyond the visitor center.
Photographed by Trevor L Whited, August 11, 2026
5. Welcome to Fort George Marker
marker is missing, but the posts remain.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 782 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on August 27, 2026, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 1, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5. submitted on August 27, 2026, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
