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

Capture of the Anne, 1838

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 9, 2010

1. Capture of the Anne, 1838 Marker

Inscription. On January 9, 1838, a force of Canadians and Americans sympathizing with Mackenzie's rebellion, sailed from United States territory and landed on Bois Blane Island. The schooner "Anne," supporting the invasion, cruised along the Canadian mainland firing on structures near Fort Malden. Defending militia under Col. T. Radcliff returned the fire, disabling the helmsman and damaging the rigging. The "Anne" grounded on Elliott's Point and those aboard were captured. Their leader, Dr. E.A.Theller, an American citizen of Irish birth, was later imprisoned in the Quebec Citadel but made a successful escape.

Erected by the Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1864.

Location. 42° 5.096′ N, 83° 6.779′ W. Marker is near Amherstburg, Ontario, in Essex County. It is on Front Road South (County Route 20) south of Dalhousie Street, on the left when traveling south. The historical marker is located in front of a residence overlooking the Detroit River, just south of Amherstburg. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 779 Front Road South, Amherstburg ON N9V 2M4, 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Colonel Matthew Elliott (a few steps from this marker); Bellevue 1816 (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Belle Vue (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Simon Girty U.E. (approx. 1.6 kilometers away); Christ Church 1819 (approx. 1.7 kilometers away); Lt. - Colonel William Caldwell (approx. 1.7 kilometers away); The Nazrey African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church (approx. 1.9 kilometers away); The Great Sauk Trail (approx. 2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amherstburg.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 9, 2010

2. Capture of the Anne, 1838 Marker

View of historical marker at its location in front of a private residence.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 9, 2010

3. Capture of the Anne, 1838 Marker

View of historical marker, looking west, with Front Road South in the background and the Detroit River just beyond the roadway.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 9, 2010

4. Capture of the Anne, 1838 Marker

View looking north, along Front Road South, of the historical marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2017. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,420 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 25, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.