Queenston near Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Sheaffe's Path to Victory
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011
1. Sheaffe's Path to Victory Marker
Path to Victory
October 13th
1812
Erected 1908 by The Women's Literary Club of St. Catherine's.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1843.
Location. 43° 9.513′ N, 79° 4.947′ W. Marker is near Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in Queenston. It is on York Road (Provincial Highway 81) 2.3 kilometers west of Niagara Parkway, on the right when traveling east. When traveling on the Niagara Parkway, upon reaching the base of the Niagara Escarpment, turn west onto York Road (Provincial Road 81) and travel west until just before you reach Concession Road 2, and on your left you should be able to see this stone historical marker resting on a large circular cement base. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1702 York Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Golden Horseshoe and in Niagara Canada. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in 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 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St. David's - Queenston United Church - War Memorial Plaque (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Headquarters of DeRottenberg (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); The Burning of St. Davids 1814 (approx. 1.6 kilometers away); Woodbourne House 1839 (approx. 1.7 kilometers away); Secord Mill 1782-83 (approx. 1.9 kilometers away); S.S. No. 5 St. Davids School Bell (approx. 2 kilometers away); Lowrey Park
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Regarding Sheaffe's Path to Victory.
"Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe was born in 1763 in Boston, Massachusetts. He was a member of the British 5th Foot that came into Upper Canada in 1787. By 1802 Sheaffe was in command of part of the 49th Regiment stationed at Fort George. When the American force invaded at Queenston and General Brock was killed, it was Sheaffe who took command and eventually led the British forces to victory at Queenston Heights."
- The Women’s Literary Club of St. Catharines
Also see . . .
1. Sheaffe & Queenston Heights. This is a link to information provided by Historical Narratives of Early Canada. (Submitted on March 14, 2012, 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 March 14, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
3. Sheaffe's Path to Victory on October 13th, 1812 (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario).
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011
2. Sheaffe's Path to Victory Marker
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011
3. Sheaffe's Path to Victory Marker
View of the historical marker, situated on a large, round, raised, cement base, looking west on York Road.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011
4. Sheaffe's Path to Victory Marker
Another view of the historical marker looking west on York Road.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011
5. Sheaffe's Path to Victory Marker
View of the historical marker looking across the street at the residence on the opposite side of the street from the historical marker.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011
6. Sheaffe's Path to Victory Marker
Internet Archive
7. Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe, Bart.
From an original photograph in possession of Miss Ellen F. Sheaffe, Lausanne, Switzerland, grandniece of Sir Roger.
This portrait of Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe, Bart appeared in The War of 1812 by John Richardson and Alexander Clark Casselman 1902.
This portrait of Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe, Bart appeared in The War of 1812 by John Richardson and Alexander Clark Casselman 1902.
Photographed by Trevor L Whited, August 12, 2026
8. Sheaffe's Path to Victory Marker
Photographed by Trevor L Whited, August 12, 2026
9. Sheaffe's Path to Victory Marker
Photographed by Trevor L Whited, August 12, 2026
10. Sheaffe's Path to Victory Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,079 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 14, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 7. submitted on April 18, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 8, 9, 10. submitted on August 27, 2026, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana.
