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

Indians at Queenston Heights

October 13, 1812

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011

1. Indians at Queenston Heights Marker

Inscription. Warriors of the Six Nations of Iroquois (Mohawks, Oniedas Onondagos, Cayugas, Senecas, Tuscaroras), mainly from the Grand River, fought as allies of the British in this historic battle with the Americans. Speaking distinctive dialects and with different religious beliefs, these Indians were drawn together for the battle by John Norton, a resourceful and courageous commander. Norton, a man of Cherokee and Scottish ancestry, was a Mohawk (Teyoninhokarawen) by adoption. With John Brant (Ahyouwaeghs), the youngest son of Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea), and John Bearfoot, a vetran of the American Revolutionary War, the Iroquois fought for their own survival as a people and in support of the British.

Erected 1980 by Niagara Parkes Commission and the Queenston Community Association with the Assistance of the Ontario Ministry of Culture and Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • War of 1812.

Location. 43° 9.735′ N, 79° 3.28′ W. Marker is in Queenston, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker is on Clarence Street west of Queenston Street, on the left when traveling west. This historical monument is located on the Canadian side of the

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Niagara River, on the southern edge of a residential neighborhood, in a small community park with several other historical monuments, affixed to a moderately sized boulder, at the base of the Niagara Escarpment. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Queenston ON L0S 1L0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brock's Cenotaph (a few steps from this marker); 'Alfred' (within shouting distance of this marker); The Counter-Offensive Takes Shape (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Laura Ingersoll Secord 1775-1868 (about 210 meters away); Brock Dead House (about 210 meters away); Laura Secord (1775-1868) (about 210 meters away); Queenston United Church of Canada (about 210 meters away); The Battle of Queenston Heights (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queenston.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011

2. Indians at Queenston Heights Marker

View of the historical marker affixed to a moderately sized boulder.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011

3. Indians at Queenston Heights Marker

View of the historical marker affixed to a moderately sized boulder, at the base of the Niagara Escarpment, with a distant view of the Brock Monument at the top of the Niagara Escarpment in the distant background.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011

4. Indians at Queenston Heights Marker

View looking east of the historic marker, situated next to several other historical monuments, in a community park, at the southern edge of a Queenston residential neighborhood.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 28, 2011

5. Indians at Queenston Heights Marker

View looking south of the historical marker on the right side of the picture, situated in a community park with several other monuments, at the base of the Niagara Escarpment.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 632 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 8, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.