Queenston in Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Indians at Queenston Heights

October 13, 1812

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011

1. Indians at Queenston Heights Marker

Inscription. Warriors of the Six Nations of Iroquois (Mohawks, Oniedas Onondagos, Cayugas, Senecas, Tuscaroras), mainly from the Grand River, fought as allies of the British in this historic battle with the Americans. Speaking distinctive dialects and with different religious beliefs, these Indians were drawn together for the battle by John Norton, a resourceful and courageous commander. Norton, a man of Cherokee and Scottish ancestry, was a Mohawk (Teyoninhokarawen) by adoption. With John Brant (Ahyouwaeghs), the youngest son of Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea), and John Bearfoot, a vetran of the American Revolutionary War, the Iroquois fought for their own survival as a people and in support of the British.

Erected 1980 by Niagara Parkes Commission and the Queenston Community Association with the Assistance of the Ontario Ministry of Culture and Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • War of 1812.

Location. 43° 9.735′ N, 79° 3.28′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara

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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, affixed to a moderately sized boulder, at the base of the Niagara Escarpment. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brock's Cenotaph (a few steps from this marker); 'Alfred' (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of William Lyon Mackenzie (about 90 meters away, measured in

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011

2. Indians at Queenston Heights Marker

View of the historical marker affixed to a moderately sized boulder.

a direct line); Seeds Of Reform (about 90 meters away); Gordon's Quarter Medium Press (about 90 meters away); The Colonial Advocate (about 90 meters away); Laura Ingersoll Secord 1775-1868 (about 210 meters away); Brock Dead House (about 210 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 but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011

3. Indians at Queenston Heights Marker

View of the historical marker affixed to a moderately sized boulder, at the base of the Niagara Escarpment, with a distant view of the Brock Monument at the top of the Niagara Escarpment in the distant background.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011

4. Indians at Queenston Heights Marker

View looking east of the historic marker, situated next to several other historical monuments, in a community park, at the southern edge of a Queenston residential neighborhood.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011

5. Indians at Queenston Heights Marker

View looking south of the historical marker on the right side of the picture, situated in a community park with several other monuments, at the base of the Niagara Escarpment.

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 856 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 8, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.