Near Queenston in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Battle of Queenston Heights
La Batatille des Hauteurs de Queenston
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
1. The Battle of Queenston Heights Marker
A l'aube du 13 octobre 1812, les troupes américaines du major-général Stephen Van Rensellaer traversèrent la rivière Niagara et s'emparèrent des hauteurs de Queenston. Le major général Isaac Brock, arrivant à la hâte du fort George avec un détachement, fut tué en essayant de les reprendre. L'après-midi le major-général Robert Hale Sheaffe arriva du fort George avec une force composée de soldats britanniques, de miliciens, d'Indiens, et des renforts de Chippawa. Il prit la colline par le flanc ouest et fit 958 prisonniers. Cette célèbre victoire mit fin à l'offensive américaine de 1812.
Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
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Location. 43° 9.601′ N, 79° 3.172′ W. Marker is near Queenston, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker is on Niagara Parkway north of Portage Road. This historic marker is affixed to the southeast corner of the stone wall surrounding the Brock Monument. The Brock Monument is located in Queenston Heights Park, sitting atop the Canadian side of the Niagara Escarpment, overlooking the northern end of the Niagara River gorge, dominating the landscape. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14184 Niagara Parkway, Queenston ON L0S 1L0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brock's Monument (a few steps from this marker); Sir Isaac Brock (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Brock's Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The "Colored Corps" 1812 - 1815 (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe (within shouting distance of this marker); The Decisive Battle (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Battle of Queenston Heights (within shouting distance of this marker); Attack (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queenston.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
2. The Battle of Queenston Heights Marker
View of the historic marker affixed to the southeast corner of the stone wall surrounding the Brock Monument.
Also see . . .
1. The Battle for Queenston Heights. This is a link to information provided by a War of 1812 site. (Submitted on November 1, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. Battle of Queenston Heights. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on November 3, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
3. Battle of Queenston Heights, 13 October 1812. This is a link to information provided by the Military History Encyclopedia on the Web. (Submitted on November 3, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
4. Brock's Monument. This is a link to information provided by Niagara Parks. (Submitted on November 3, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
3. The Battle of Queenston Heights Marker
Another more distant view of the historic marker affixed to the southeast corner of the stone wall surrounding the Brock Monument.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
4. Brock's Monument
View of Brock's Monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 853 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 4, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
