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

The Americans Attack

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019

1. The Americans Attack Marker

Inscription. Scott’s brigade approached from the south along the Portage Road. Shortly after 7pm on July 25, 1814, they emerged from the woods that covered the area south of this cemetery along present day Barker Street. Ahead, they saw the height of land at Lundy’s Lane, containing a small cemetery and a meeting house, all surrounded by farmers’ fields. The British had placed their artillery on the high ground in preparation for battle.

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° 5.294′ N, 79° 5.684′ 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 in this post office area: Niagara Falls ON L2G 1Y5, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Americans Capture the British Guns (here, next to this marker); Burr Lockhart Plato (within shouting distance of this marker); Facing the American Attack (within shouting distance of this marker); Drummond Hill Cemetery (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); One Hundredth Anniversary of the Battle of Lundy's Lane (about 120 meters away); Cecil Bishopp (about

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120 meters away); Battle Stages (about 120 meters away); Laura Secord (about 120 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 emerging from the woods to face 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. The Americans Attack Marker

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

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019

3. Markers in Drummond Hill Cemetery

Two markers can be found at this location. The Americans Attack marker is seen here on the left.

Drummond Hill Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019

4. Drummond Hill Cemetery

The Americans 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 106 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 21, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.