Stoney Creek in Hamilton County, Ontario — Central Canada
Battlefield House
By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
1. Battlefield House Marker
Close up view of the first historic marker which is located to the right of the front door of the Battlefield House.
[Text on First Historic Marker]:and
Fifteen and one-half acres of
Parkland
Property of
The women's Wentworth Historical Society
1899-1962
Given by this society to the
Niagara Parks Commission
as a National Historic Site
January 19, 1962
[Text on Second Historic Marker]:
Battlefield House (circa 1796)
Battlefield Monument (1913)
Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act
City of Stoney Creek Council
and
City of Stoney Creek local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812.
Location. 43° 13.064′ N, 79° 45.964′ W. Marker is in Stoney Creek, Ontario, in Hamilton County. Marker can be reached from King Street West south of Centennial Parkway South. These two historic markers are both affixed to the outside front wall of the Battlefield House, one on each side of the front door. The Battlefield
By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
2. Battlefield House Marker
Close up view of the second historic marker which is located to the left of the front door of the Battlefield House.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Battle of Stoney Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); The Nash-Jackson House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Battle of Stoney Creek (about 120 meters away); Their Fame Liveth (about 120 meters away); The Battlefield of Stoney Creek (about 150 meters away); Billy Green Monument (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Hamilton - Scourge Project (approx. 3.6 kilometers away); HMCS Haida - NCSM Haida (approx. 9.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stoney Creek.
Also see . . .
1. Battlefield House (Stoney Creek). This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on June 26, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. Battlefield House Museum & Park. This is a link to information provided by Friends of Battlefield House Museum & Park. (Submitted on June 26, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
3. Battlefield House Marker
View of the historic markers, located on either side of the front door.
By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
4. Battlefield House Marker
View of the front (north) side of the Battlefield House.
By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
5. Battlefield House
View of the back (south) side of the Battlefield House.
By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
6. Battlefield House
A more distant view of the back (south) side of the Battlefield House.
By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
7. Battlefield House
View of the back (south) side of the Battlefield House and of the Battlefield Park landscaping, as seen from the top of the ridge where the Battlefield Monument is located.
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 439 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 26, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
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