Near Amherstburg in Essex County, Ontario — Central Canada
The Wyandot
Les Hurons de Detroit
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 9, 2010
1. The Wyandot Marker
This area was once the home of the Wyandot, remnants of the Huron, Neutrals, and Petuns who were dispersed by the Iroquois in the 1640's. Some eventually reunited and settled along the Detroit River, where they became known as the Hurons of Detroit, or Wyandot. After the fall of New France, the Wyandot became supporters of the British during the American Revolution although many remained neutral in the War of 1812. In the 1840's a number of the Wyandot were moved to a reserve in Kansas while others stayed to help develop this region.Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War, French and Indian • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 42° 8.678′ N, 83° 6.818′ W. Marker is near Amherstburg, Ontario, in Essex County. Marker is on Front Road North north of County Route 10, on the right when traveling
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 9, 2010
2. The Wyandot Marker
View looking west, of the historical marker situated just to the right (north) of the "Wyandotte Indian Cemetery," with a view of the Detroit River in the background.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Anne Church/St. Anne Chapel (approx. 2.2 kilometers away in the U.S.); Mansion House and Survey Tree (approx. 2.4 kilometers away in the U.S.); Skirmishes at the Canard River (approx. 3 kilometers away); Eighteenth-Century Grist Mill Site (approx. 3.1 kilometers away in the U.S.); The Livingstone Channel (approx. 3.1 kilometers away in the U.S.); Across the Water (approx. 3.1 kilometers away in the U.S.); Michigan Central Railroad (approx. 3.1 kilometers away in the U.S.); Rails Through Grosse Ile (approx. 3.1 kilometers away in the U.S.).
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.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 9, 2010
3. The Wyandot Marker
View looking northwest of the "Wyandotte Indian Cemetery" entrance and the historical marker and tombstones beyond the entrance.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 9, 2010
4. The Wyandot Marker
View of additional tombstones in the "Wyandotte Indian Cemetery" with the Detroit River in the background.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 9, 2010
5. The Wyandotte Indian Cemetery
View looking north with Front Road North on the right and the "Wyandotte Indian Cemetery" on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,370 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 28, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
