Near Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Burning of St. Davids 1814

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012

1. The Burning of St. Davids 1814 Marker

Inscription. On July 18th, 1814, during the final American campaign on the Niagara frontier, Major-General Peter B. Porter sent a detachment of militia from the United States encampment at Queenston to attack St. Davids. This force, commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Isaac W. Stone, was joined later by a small group of American regulars. Despite opposition from the 1st Lincoln Militia, the enemy captured the village, looted it and burned most of the buildings. Stone was severely censured for this destruction of private property and summarily dismissed from the United States army.

Erected 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 July 1835.

Location. 43° 9.517′ N, 79° 6.135′ W. Marker is near Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is at the intersection of York Road (County Route 81) and Four Mile Creek, on the left when traveling east on York Road. The historic marker is located on the northwestern corner of

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the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1P0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Golden Horseshoe

and in Niagara Canada.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in 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 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Headquarters of DeRottenberg (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. David's - Queenston United Church - War Memorial Plaque (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Woodbourne House 1839 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); S.S. No. 5 St. Davids School Bell (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Lowrey Park (approx. half a kilometer away); Secord Mill 1782-83 (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Sheaffe's Path to Victory (approx. 1.6 kilometers away); Indian Ossuary (approx. 2.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012

2. The Burning of St. Davids 1814 Marker

View of the historic marker in the foreground and the street intersection and street signs in the background.

of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012

3. The Burning of St. Davids 1814 Marker

View of the historic marker looking north along Four Mile Creek Road and east along York Road.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012

4. The Burning of St. Davids 1814 Marker

View of the historic marker looking west along York Road.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,244 times since then and 56 times this year. Last updated on August 8, 2012, by uTour DIY Tours of Toronto, Ontario. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 23, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.