Niagara Falls in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Facing the American Attack

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019

1. Facing the American Attack Marker

Inscription. “ In the centre the repeated and determined attacks of the enemy were met by the 89th Regiment, the detachments of the Royals and King’s and the Light Company of the 41st, with the most perfect steadiness and intrepid gallantry, and the enemy was constantly repulsed with heavy loss.”
Lieutenant-General Sir Gordon Drummond

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is July 25, 1814.

Location. 43° 5.317′ N, 79° 5.686′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker can be reached from Lundy's Lane, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located in Drummond Hill Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6032 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls ON L2G 1T1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Burr Lockhart Plato (here, next to this marker); The Americans Capture the British Guns (within shouting distance of this marker); The Americans Attack (within shouting distance of this marker); One Hundredth Anniversary of the Battle of Lundy's Lane (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cecil Bishopp (about 90 meters away); Battle Stages (about 90 meters away); Drummond Hill Cemetery

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(about 90 meters away); Laura Secord (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.

More about this marker. The background of the marker contains an image of American soldiers approaching a British artillery unit.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. These markers follow the story of the Battle of Lundy's Lane.

Also see . . . Battle of Lundy's Lane. Canadian Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on March 7, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019

2. Facing the American Attack Marker

Marker in Drummond Hill Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019

3. Marker in Drummond Hill Cemetery

Drummond Hill Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019

4. Drummond Hill Cemetery

The Facing the American Attack marker is located in Drummond Hill Cemetery.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 21, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.