Burlington Heights in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
March to Stoney Creek
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
1. March to Stoney Creek Marker
erected by the British troops
during the War of 1812-15.
From this place on the night
of June 5th 1813,
700 men under the command
of Lieut. Colonel Harvey,
marched to Stoney Creek
where they surprised and routed
an American force of 3750 men
ridding the Niagara Peninsula
of the invaders.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War of 1812. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1881.
Location. 43° 16.306′ N, 79° 53.278′ W. Marker is in Burlington Heights, Ontario, in Hamilton. Marker can be reached from York Boulevard north of Dundurn Street North. The historic marker is located in the Hamilton Cemetery, where a cemetery road cuts through one of the surviving earthworks erected by British troops as part of their fortifications on Burlington Heights. The marker is embedded in the earthwork on the west side of the road cut. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 555 York Boulevard, Burlington Heights ON L8R, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Line of Defense (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Burlington Heights 1813 - 1814 (about 180 meters away); "The Burlington Races" 1813 (about 210 meters away); Defensive Outwork
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More about this marker. In his book, "Guidebook to the Historic Sites of the War of 1812," Gilbert Collins states, "Across the road (from Harvey Park) in the Hamilton Cemetery are some outstanding remains of the fortifications erected by the British, and these are indicated by a large stone marker imbedded in the earth. Burlington Heights is easily reached from York Boulevard in the city of Hamilton." (page 142)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
2. March to Stoney Creek Marker
View of the historic marker embedded in the earthwork fortifications of the British.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
3. March to Stoney Creek Marker
View looking north of the road cut through one of the surviving earthworks at Hamilton Cemetery, with a view of the historic marker on the left (west) side of the cut.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
4. March to Stoney Creek Marker
View looking south of the road cut through one of the surviving earthworks at the Hamilton Cemetery.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
5. March to Stoney Creek Marker
View looking south along York Boulevard of the entrance to the Hamilton Cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 702 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 25, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
