Howick in Le Haut-Saint-Laurent, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
The Battle of the Châteauguay
Bataille de la Châteauguay
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 4, 2014
1. The Battle of the Châteauguay Marker
Here, on 26 October 1813, a Canadian force of about 300 consisting of Voltigeurs, Canadian Fencibles, Sedentary and Select Embodied Militia and Indians, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Charles Michel de Salaberry, halted 5,700 American troops led by Major General Wade Hampton. In turning back the American advance on Montréal de Salaberry and his militiamen thwarted the most ambitious enemy invasion of the War of 1812 and saved the province.
French:
Ici, le 26 octobre 1813, un corps de trois cents soldats canadiens composé de Voltigeurs, de Fencibles canadiens, de milices d'élite et incorporées, de milices sédentaires du bataillon de Boucherville et d'Amérindiens, tous commandés par le lieutenant-colonel Charles-Michel de Salaberry, ont arrêté l'aile de l'armée américaine dirigée par le major général Wade Hampton. Par cette victoire, les Canadiens ont empêche la marche de 5,700 Américains sur Montréal et ont sauvé le pays, en contrecarrant le plus important projet d'invasion américaine de la guerre de 1812.
Erected by Historic Sites and Monument Board of Canada/Commission de lieux et monuments historique
this page online
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 26, 1813.
Location. 45° 9.52′ N, 73° 55.728′ W. Marker is in Howick, Québec, in Le Haut-Saint-Laurent. It is on Chemin de la Rivière-Châteauguay-nord 0.2 kilometers west of Rang du 40, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2371 Chemin de la Rivière-Châteauguay-nord, Howick QC J0S 1G0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, and the Western World. 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 3 other markers are within 19 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Battle of Chateauguay Memorial (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Havelock Township Hall / Mairie de Havelock (approx.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 4, 2014
2. Wideview of The Battle of the Châteauguay Marker
Photographed by Kevin Craft, July 17, 2026
3. Wideview of The Battle of the Châteauguay Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 4, 2014
4. The Châteauguay River
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 933 times since then and 138 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on October 17, 2026, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. 4. submitted on April 1, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
