Stoney Creek in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Battle of Stoney Creek
1813
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
1. Battle of Stoney Creek 1813 Marker
On June 5, 1813, an invading United States army of about 3,000 men, commanded by Brigadier - General John Chandler, camped in this vicinity. That evening some 700 British regulars of the 8th and 49th Regiments, under the command of Lieutenant - Colonel John Harvey, left their encampment on Burlington Heights to attack the enemy. The assault was launched early the following morning under cover of darkness. In the fierce fighting which followed, heavy losses were suffered on both sides, but the Americans were defeated and withdrew after their senior officers, Brigadier - Generals Chandler and Winder, were captured. This victory is credited with preventing Upper Canada from being overrun in 1813.
Erected 1963 by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.
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 June 1943.
Location. 43° 13.058′ N, 79° 45.98′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Stoney Creek. It can be reached from King Street West east of Centennial Parkway South. The historical marker is located in Battlefield Park, just to the right (the west) of Battlefield House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 77 King St W, Hamilton ON L8G 1H9, Canada. Touch for directions.
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Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe, in the Hamilton-Halton-Brant Area, and specifically in the Toronto Metropolitan Area. 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 Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Battlefield House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sara Galbraith Calder 1846-1914 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Nash-Jackson House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Stoney Creek (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Their Fame Liveth (about 90 meters away); The Battlefield of Stoney Creek (about 180 meters away); The Turning Point - June 6th, 1813 (about 210 meters away); a different marker also named The Battle of Stoney Creek (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Stoney Creek. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on June 24, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. War of 1812: Battle of Stoney Creek. This is a link to information provided by About.com, a part of the New York Times Company. (Submitted on June 24, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
3. Battle of Stoney Creek National Historic Site of Canada. This is a link to information from a website that is administered by Parks Canada. (Submitted on June 25, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
4. Battlefield House Museum and Park National Historic Site. Hamilton Civic Museums website
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
2. Battle of Stoney Creek 1813 Marker
View of historic marker with a small, War of 1812 era, cannon nearby.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
3. Battle of Stoney Creek 1813 Marker
View of the historic marker looking south, towards the Battlefield National Memorial Monument.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
4. Battle of Stoney Creek 1813 Marker
View of the historic marker on the west side if the Battlefield House.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
5. Battle of Stoney Creek 1813 Marker
Another distant view of the historic marker on the west side of the Battlefield House.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
6. Battle of Stoney Creek 1813 Marker
View of the historic marker looking west along the roadway leading to the Nash-Jackson House.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,280 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 23, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 24, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
