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

Lt. - Colonel William Caldwell

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 9, 2010

1. Lt. - Colonel William Caldwell Marker

Inscription. Born about 1750 in Fermanagh County, Ireland, Caldwell emigrated to Pennsylvania in 1773. During the American Revolution he served with the British forces as a captain in Butler's Rangers at Niagara and Detroit. In 1784 he obtained land near the mouth of the Detroit River and became one of this area's earliest settlers. Caldwell's exceptional influence with the local Indians enabled him to obtain control of some 11,000 additional acres on the north shore of Lake Erie where he encouraged former Loyalist soldiers to settle. In 1812 he commanded the Western Rangers in actions at Miami (Ohio) and the Longwoods and, after his appointment as a Deputy Superintendent of Indian Affairs in 1814, he led Indian forces at the battles of Chippawa, Lundy's Lane and Fort Erie.

Erected by the Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board, Archives of Ontario.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.

Location. 42° 6.007′ N,

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83° 6.633′ W. Marker is in Amherstburg, Ontario, in Essex County. It is on Ramsay Street south of Gore Street, on the left when traveling south. This historical marker is located in front of the cemetery that is adjacent to the Anglican "Christ Church.". Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amherstburg ON N9V 1Y6, 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,

on the Great Lakes,

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: Christ Church 1819 (a few steps from this marker); The Great Sauk Trail (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Nazrey African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Commissariat Office (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Park House / La Maison Park

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 9, 2010

2. Lt. - Colonel William Caldwell Marker

View of historical marker in the left foreground with a view of the adjacent cemetery in the background.

(approx. half a kilometer away); Amherstburg Navy Yard (approx. half a kilometer away); The Battle of Lake Erie (approx. half a kilometer away); Amherstburg First Baptist Church / L’Église de la First Baptist Church D’Amherstburg (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amherstburg.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 9, 2010

3. Lt. - Colonel William Caldwell Marker

Another view of the historical marker and the adjacent church cemetery.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 9, 2010

4. Lt. - Colonel William Caldwell Marker

View of the "Church of Christ" with the historical marker located in front of the trees situated to the left of the church.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 15, 2026

5. Lt. - Colonel William Caldwell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,854 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 26, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5. submitted on May 22, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.