Near Niagara Falls in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada
Site of Redan Battery
Photographed By David Graff, April 28, 2012
1. Site of Redan Battery Marker
Near this spot Lieut-Col. John MacDonnell Attorney General of Upper Canada was mortally wounded 13th October 1812.Erected 1966 by Lundys Lane Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is October 13, 1812.
Location. 43° 9.713′ N, 79° 3.028′ W. Marker is near Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker can be reached from Niagara Parkway, 0.4 kilometers east of York Street (Local Route 81), on the right when traveling west. This marker is near Stop 3 of a 5-stop walking tour. It is not visible from the Niagara Parkway but can be reached from a scenic lookout using a stairway and short trail down the slope. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13430 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls ON L0S 1J0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Capture of the Redan and the Death of Brock (here, next to this marker); The Niagara Escarpment (within shouting distance of this marker); The Counter-Offensive Takes Shape (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Photographed By David Graff, April 28, 2012
2. Redan Battery Marker
Walking tour Stop 3, "The Capture of the Redan and the Death of Brock" marker is nearby.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
3. Redan Battery Marker
View looking north from the site of the redan battery marker, of the historic marker at stop #3 of the battle ground walking tour, in the background.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
4. Site of Redan Battery Marker
View of historic marker affixed to a boulder at the site of the redan battery.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2012, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. This page has been viewed 743 times since then and 86 times this year. Last updated on August 2, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2012, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. 3, 4. submitted on June 28, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
