Stoney Creek in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Battlefield of Stoney Creek
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
1. The Battlefield of Stoney Creek Marker
6th June 1813
In memory of 20 good and true King's Men who,
in fighting in defence of their country, died
and were buried on this knoll.
This revised inscription and stone re-dedicated
June 6th 1956
By
Her Majesty's Army & Navy Veteran's Society of
Hamilton
Erected 1956 by Her Majesty's Army & Navy Veteran's Society of Hamilton.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is June 6, 1813.
Location. 43° 13.112′ N, 79° 45.865′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Stoney Creek. It is at the intersection of King Street West and Battlefield Drive, on the left when traveling east on King Street West. This historic marker is located on the opposite side of King Street, and slightly east of, Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 70 King St W, Hamilton ON L8G 1T8, 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 Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Turning Point - June 6th, 1813 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Stoney Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Battlefield House (about 150 meters away, measured
this page online
More about this marker. In his book, "Guidebook to the Historic Sites of the War of 1812," Gilbert Collins states, "This impressive monument marks the resting place of soldiers, both British and American, who were interred here during the War of 1812. The monument is on a small knoll where the American cannons were posted during the battle. In 1972 the American Legion placed a marker at the site, which honours U.S. soldiers killed in the War of 1812. The monument is located on King Street near the intersection of Battlefield Drive in the town of Stoney Creek." (page138)
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
2. The Battlefield of Stoney Creek Marker
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
3. The Battlefield of Stoney Creek Marker
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
4. The Battlefield of Stoney Creek Marker
View looking north along Battlefield Drive of the historic marker on the other side of the "T" intersection with York Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,010 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 25, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
