Windsor in Essex County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Capture of Detroit

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 9, 2010

1. The Capture of Detroit Marker

Inscription. Confident of victory, General Hull had invaded Canada in July 1812, but failed to take advantage of his early success and the demoralization of the defenders. Fear of the Indians then rallying to the British cause and an inability to maintain supply lines dictated Hull's withdrawal to Detroit. In a daring move on 16 August General Brock embarked his troops at McKee's Point, crossed the river and forced the surrender of the Americans. This important victory raised the spirits of the Canadians and ensured the continuing support of their Indian allies.

Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1812.

Location. 42° 17.027′ N, 83° 5.194′ W. Marker is in Windsor, Ontario, in Essex County. It is at the intersection of Sandwich Street and Ojibway Parkway, on the right when traveling south on Sandwich Street. This historical marker is located on the

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west side of Sandwich Street, just opposite of where the Ojibway Parkway blends into Sandwich Street from the southeast. The historical marker itself is affixed to a pyramid of stacked stones. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Windsor ON N9C 1C5, 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 Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sandwich First Baptist Church / Première Église Baptiste de Sandwich (approx. one kilometer away); The Sandwich First Baptist Church / L’Église de la First Baptist Church de Sandwich (approx. one kilometer away); Post Commander's Residence (approx. 1.8 kilometers away in the U.S.); Indian Mound (approx. 1.8 kilometers away in the U.S.); Officers Row

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 9, 2010

2. The Capture of Detroit Marker

(approx. 1.8 kilometers away in the U.S.); Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.8 kilometers away in the U.S.); The Hon. Alexander Grant 1734-1813 (approx. 1.9 kilometers away); Post Guard House - 1889 (approx. 1.9 kilometers away in the U.S.). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Windsor.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

Also see . . .
1. The Capture of Detroit 1812. This is a link to information provided by the War of 1812 Website. (Submitted on August 12, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

2. Battle of Detroit Canada Campaign. This is a link to information provided by a website entitled, "The War of 1812." (Submitted on August 12, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 9, 2010

3. The Capture of Detroit Marker

View looking north of the historical marker, and beyond the tall grass is a view looking up Sandwich Street.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 9, 2010

4. The Capture of Detroit Marker

View looking south of the historical marker (on extreme right of picture) and of Ojibway Parkway to the southeast and Sandwich Street to the south,

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 9, 2025

5. The Capture of Detroit Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,872 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 12, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5. submitted on July 17, 2025, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.

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