Queenston in Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
'Alfred'
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011
1. 'Alfred' Marker
Colonel Macdonell then took command until General Sheafe could arrive from Fort George with reinforcements. Macdonell rode Alfred to lead another charge; he was mortaly wounded and Alfred was killed, part of the price of saving Canada on that fateful day.
Presented to
The Niagara Parks Commission
by Mr. and Mrs. Stewart G. Bennett
Ralph Sketch,
sculptor
1976
Erected 1976 by Mr. and Mrs. Stewart G. Bennett.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is October 13, 1812.
Location. 43° 9.745′ N, 79° 3.262′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in Queenston. It is on Clarence Street west of Queenston Street, on the left when traveling west. This historical monument is located on the Canadian side of the Niagara River, on the southern edge of a residential neighborhood, in a small community park with several other historical monuments, at the base of the Niagara Escarpment. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 Clarence Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1L0, 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 Ruperts
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brock's Cenotaph (a few steps from this marker); Indians at Queenston Heights (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of William Lyon Mackenzie (within shouting distance of this marker); Seeds Of Reform (within shouting distance of this marker); Gordon's Quarter Medium Press (within shouting distance of this marker); The Colonial Advocate (within shouting distance of this marker); Brock Dead House (about 180 meters away); Laura Ingersoll Secord 1775-1868 (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Counter-Offensive Takes Shape / La contre-offensive prend forme (was about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011
2. 'Alfred' Marker
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011
3. 'Alfred' Marker
Close-up view of the historical monument's sculpting of 'Alfred.'
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011
4. 'Alfred' Marker
View looking north of the historical monument situated in the community park across the street from the southern edge of a residential neighborhood.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011
5. 'Alfred' Marker
View looking south of the historical monument situated in a community park at the base of the Niagara Escarpment, with a distant view of the Brock Monument sitting atop of the Niagara Escarpment.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011
6. 'Alfred' Marker
View of the historical marker situated in a community park with several additional historical monuments.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011
7. 'Alfred' Marker
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 1,037 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 8, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
