Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Fort Mississauga
Le Fort Mississauga
Cette tour et ces parapets sont les derniers vestiges des casernes, de la salle de garde et de la prison du fort Mississauga. Érigé entre 1814 et 1816 en remplacement du fort George pour faire face au fort américain Niagara, le fort abrita une garnison jusqu'en 1826. Il fut réparé et réarmé après la Rébellion de 1837, puis entretenu jusqu'en 1854, à cause des querelles de frontières avec les Américains. Des troupes y séjournèrent pendant la guerre de Sécession et l'invasion des Féniens en 1866; mais en 1870 toute activité militarie y avait pris fin.
Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.
Location. 43° 15.698′ N, 79° 4.621′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker can be reached from Simcoe Street north of Front Street, on the left when traveling east. This historical marker is located on the Canadian side of the mouth of the Niagara River, where the river empties into Lake Ontario. It is situated along the river on the northern edge of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Course, at the end of the Fort Mississauga footpath that leads to the site of Fort Mississauga. This historical marker is affixed to the outside wall of the fort's tower, and visible by viewing it through the fort's opened main gate. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Point Mississauga Lighthouse (a few steps from this marker); Fort Mississauga is a National Historic Site (within shouting distance of this marker); A Fort Evolves (within shouting distance of this marker); A Strategic Location (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Mississauga Trail (about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Remains of Three Soldiers (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The Battle of Fort George (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Niagara on the Lake Historical District (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Also see . . .
1. Fort Mississauga. This is a link to inbformation provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on November 4, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. Fort Mississauga. This is a link to information and ariel photographs provided by marinas.com. (Submitted on November 4, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
3. Fort Mississauga National Historic Site of Canada. This is a link to information from a website administered by Parks Canada. (Submitted on November 4, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 688 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on October 27, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 28, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.