Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Butler's Rangers

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

1. Butler's Rangers Marker

Inscription. In 1777 John Butler of New York raised a force of Rangers who, with their Iroquois allies, raided the frontiers of New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey throughout the American Revolutionary War. From their base at Fort Niagara they successfully maintained British military power on the frontiers and seriously threatened rebel food supplies. When Fort Niagara became overcrowded in the autumn of 1778, Butler built near here a group of barracks to house his Rangers and their families. Disbanded in June 1784, they were among the first Loyalists to settle in the Niagara peninsula.

Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1784.

Location. 43° 15.239′ N, 79° 3.948′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker is at the intersection of Byron Street and Melville Street, on the right when traveling west on Byron Street. This historical marker is located about three blocks west of the Niagara River and a long block north of Fort George, on the northwest side of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is

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at or near this postal address: 120 Byron Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Niagara Harbour and Dock Company (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1835 (about 180 meters away); Polish Soldier’s Burial Plot (about 180 meters away); St. Mark’s Church (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Niagara National Historic Sites (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Welcome to Fort George (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Upper Canada Gazette, or American Oracle (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Fort George (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Also see . . . Butler's Rangers. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Submitted on June 20, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

2. Butler's Rangers Marker

View of the historical marker looking northwest along Byron Street.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

3. Butler's Rangers Marker

View of the historical marker looking southeast along Byron Street.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

4. Butler's Rangers Marker

View of the historical marker on the northwest corner of the intersection.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

5. Butler's Rangers Marker

John Butler of New York image. Click for full size.

Photographed By National Park Service

6. John Butler of New York

Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 900 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on August 2, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 20, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 6. submitted on December 3, 2023, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.