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

The Commissariat Office

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 9, 2010

1. The Commissariat Office Marker

Inscription. The office for the Commissariat Department was built in 1831 near the government wharf and storehouse. Commissary officials purchased from local contractors the flour, beef, straw and firewood used by troops. They also managed Fort Malden's finances, including the soldiers' pay which was issued daily from this office.

Erected by Canadian Heritage Parks Canada.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.

Location. 42° 6.189′ N, 83° 6.837′ W. Marker is in Amherstburg, Ontario, in Essex County. It can be reached from Dalhousie Street west of Rankin Avenue. The historical marker is located in the Canadian Heritage Park for the Amherstburg Naval Yard, near the waterfront, in front of the Commissariat Office. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amherstburg ON N9V 1W4, 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 walking distance of this marker: Amherstburg Navy Yard (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Lake Erie (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Sauk Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Park House / La Maison Park (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line);

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Connection to Town (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Boblo Island (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Strategic Location (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Brick Officers’ Guard Room (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amherstburg.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 9, 2010

2. The Commissariat Office Marker

Close up view of the text on the historical marker.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 9, 2010

3. The Commissariat Office Marker

View of historical marker situated in front of the Commissariat Office Building.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 9, 2010

4. The Commissariat Office Marker

View, looking southeast, of the historical marker and the Commissariat Office Building.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 9, 2010

5. The Commissariat Office Marker

View of the east side of the Commissariat Office Building with the Detroit River in the background.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 9, 2010

6. The Commissariat Office Marker

View of the park grounds as seen from Dalhousie Street, with the Commissariat Office building in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,288 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 29, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.