Brockville in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Forsyth’s Raid 1813

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2014

1. Forsyth’s Raid 1813 Marker

Inscription. On the night of February 6-7, 1813, Major Benjamin Forsyth of the United States Army, with a detachment of regulars and militia numbering about 200 men, crossed the frozen St. Lawrence River from Morristown, N.Y., and attacked Brockville. The village garrisoned by a company of Leeds Militia who, taken by surprise, could offer no resistance. The invaders released prisoners from the jail, took a quantity of arms, horses and cattle, and carried off an number of residents. The resentment aroused by this raid led to the successful British attack on Ogdensburg, N.Y., February 22, 1813.

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 year for this entry is 1813.

Location. 44° 35.216′ N, 75° 41.033′ W. Marker is in Brockville, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. It is on Apple Street close to Ernie Fox Quay. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Apple Street, Brockville ON K6V 3L7, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario

and specifically in Southeastern Ontario.

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 Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Buell’s 1816 Map of Brockville (within shouting distance of this marker); Smart's Foundry (about 90 meters away,

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measured in a direct line); James Smart Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (about 120 meters away); Women's Memorial (about 120 meters away); RCAF F-86 Golden Hawks Aerobatic Flight Team (about 120 meters away); Shop of Thomas Cunningham (about 120 meters away); Capt. Thomas Hayes House (about 120 meters away); Allied Airmen War Memorial (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brockville.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2014

2. Forsyth’s Raid 1813 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 651 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.