Chippawa near Niagara Falls in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Raid on Fort Schlosser 1813

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011

1. Raid on Fort Schlosser 1813 Marker

Inscription. At daybreak on July 5, 1813, a British and Canadian force, consisting of some 35 militia and a small detachment of the 49th Regiment, embarked in this vicinity to attack Fort Schlosser. This American depot (now within Niagara Falls, New York) was situated at the southern terminus of the Lewiston Portage, and was an important military trans-shipment point. The attacking force, commanded by Lieut.-Col. Thomas Clark of the 2nd Regiment, Lincoln Militia, surprised the U.S. garrison and encountered little resistance. They captured a gunboat, two bateaux, a brass cannon and a substantial quantity of small arms and supplies. While re-embarking, they were attacked by local American militia, but suffered no casualties.

Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1813.

Location. 43° 3.777′ N, 79° 3.023′ W. Marker is near Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in Chippawa. It is at the intersection of Niagara Parkway and Macklem Street, on the right when traveling north on Niagara Parkway. This historical marker is located on

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the Canadian side of the Niagara River, in a community park on the northern side of the mouth of the Welland River. The historical marker is situated near the front parking lot for King's Bridge Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Niagara Falls ON L2G 6C7, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe

and in Niagara Canada.

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: Fort Chippawa 1791 (here, next to this marker); Willoughby Manor (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); James Cameron (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Founding of Chippawa (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Chippawa Post Office Sign (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Chippawa Town Hall (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Laura Secord Home (approx. half a kilometer away); Laura (Ingersoll) Secord (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.

Also see . . .
1. Fort Schlosser. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on November 10, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

2. Fort Schlosser. This is a link to information provided by the New York State Military Museum. (Submitted on November 10, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011

2. Raid on Fort Schlosser 1813 Marker

View of featured historical marker on the left and of the adjacent historical marker, "Fort Chippawa 1791," situated between the edge of the parking lot and the north bank of the Welland River, with a view of the public facilities to the right of the picture.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011

3. Raid on Fort Schlosser 1813 Marker

View of the historical marker with the mouth of the Welland River in the background.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011

4. Raid on Fort Schlosser 1813 Marker

View of the historical marker looking east in the direction of the Niagara River.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,115 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 10, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.