Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Action at Butler's Farm
Engagement a Butler's Farm
Le 8 juillet 1813, une bande d'Indiens des Six-Nations et d'Indiens de l'Ouest, conduite par les chefs John Norton et Blackbird et les interprètes Michel Brisebois, Louis Langlade et Barnet Lyons battirent un détachement américain de la force d'invasion campé près du fort George. Le lieutenant Samuel Eldridge et 22 fantassins du 13e Régiment d'Infanterie des États-Unis furent tués et douze autres faits prisonniers.
Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is July 8, 1813.
Location. 43° 15.074′ N, 79° 5.434′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker is on Butler Street west of John Street West when traveling west. This historic marker is located at the western end of Butler Street, on the high ground, in an enclosed cemetery. 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. Lieutenant-Colonel John Butler 1725-1796 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Upper Canadian Act Against Slavery (1793) (approx. half a kilometer away); Negro Burial Ground (approx. half a kilometer away); The Battle of Fort George (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); The Remains of Three Soldiers (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Niagara Land Purchases (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); Memorial Hall, 1906 (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); Janet Carnochan 1839 - 1926 (approx. 1.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
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