Burlington Heights in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada
First Line of Defense
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
1. First Line of Defense Marker
The Line of Earthworks
In First Line of Defense
1812 - 1815
Erected 1914 by Wentworth Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 43° 16.317′ N, 79° 53.157′ W. Marker is in Burlington Heights, Ontario, in Hamilton. Marker can be reached from York Boulevard north of Dundurn Street North. The historic marker is located in Harvey Park, just west of Dundurn Castle, on the Burlington Heights of Hamilton. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 610 York Boulevard, Burlington Heights ON L8R, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Burlington Heights 1813 - 1814 (here, next to this marker); March to Stoney Creek (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); "The Burlington Races" 1813 (about 180 meters away); Defensive Outwork (about 240 meters away); United Empire Loyalists (about 240 meters away); Sir John Harvey
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Also see . . . Burlington Heights National Historic Site of Canada. Parks Canada entry (Submitted on June 24, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
2. First Line of Defense Marker
View of the historic marker along the eastern fence line, along the boundary of Harvey Park, situated in between a War of 1812 era cannon and a Parks Canada historic marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
3. First Line of Defense Marker
View of a War of 1812 era cannon located a short distance to the east of the featured historic marker, along the eastern boundary of Harvey Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 731 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 24, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
