Strathcona in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Sir John Harvey

1778 - 1852

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012

1. Sir John Harvey 1778 - 1852 Marker

Inscription. From these heights, Lieutenant-Colonel John Harvey set out with about 700 men on the night of June 5, 1813, to launch a surprise attack on an invading United States force of some 3,000 men camped at Stoney Creek. His rout of the troops commanded by Brigadier-General John Chandler under cover of darkness in the early hours of June 6, is generally credited with saving Upper Canada from being overrun by the enemy. Harvey was knighted in 1834, served as Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick 1834-41, Governor of Newfoundland, 1841-46, and Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia, 1846-51.

Erected 1958 by Ontario Archeological and Historic Sites Board.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 5, 1936.

Location. 43° 16.187′ N, 79° 53.127′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Strathcona. It is on York Boulevard north of Dundurn Street North, on the right when traveling north. The historic marker is located in Harvey Park, a short distance to the west of Dundurn Castle, on the Burlington Heights of Hamilton. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 610 York Blvd, Hamilton ON L8R 2A4, Canada. Touch for directions.

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 Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dundurn Castle (a few steps from this marker); United Empire Loyalists (a few steps from this marker); Defensive Outwork (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Military Occupation of Burlington Heights (about 150 meters away); Cemetery Gatehouse (about 180 meters away); Deaf Education at Dundurn Castle (about 210 meters away); First Line of Defense (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Burlington Heights 1813 - 1814 (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.

Other markers no longer nearby. Sir Allan Napier MacNab (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Dundurn Castle (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Biography of Sir John Harvey. This is a link to information provided by The War of 1812 Website. (Submitted on June 24, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012

2. Sir John Harvey 1778 - 1852 Marker

View of the historic marker in the right foreground, with a view of a "United Empire Loyalists" marker, affixed to a boulder, in the left background.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012

3. Sir John Harvey 1778 - 1852 Marker

View of the historic marker looking southeast with a distant view of the Dundurn Castle in the background.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012

4. Sir John Harvey 1778 - 1852 Marker

View looking south, towards Dundurn Castle, of the historic marker situated on the edge of the parking lot for 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 1,053 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 24, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.