Gananoque in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Raid on Gananoque

1812

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2014

1. Raid on Gananoque Marker

Inscription. On September 21, 1812, a United States force of some 200 regulars and militia under Capt. Benjamin Forsyth attacked Gananoque. The village was an important forwarding point for supplies moving up the St. Lawrence from Montreal to Kingston and was garrisoned by a detachment of the 2nd Leeds Militia under Col. Joel Stone. After a spirited resistance, Stone withdrew his force comprising two subalterns and about forty soldiers, and the Americans seized the stores and burned the government depot. As a result of this raid, a blockhouse was begun in Gananoque the following month and completed in 1813.

Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Foundation series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1921.

Location. 44° 19.656′ N, 76° 9.872′ W. Marker is in Gananoque, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. Marker is on King Street East close to Park Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 King Street East, Gananoque ON K7G 1E7, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Engine 500 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Way It Was (within shouting

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distance of this marker); The Umbrella (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the D. F. Jones Shovel Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Jones Shovel Factory (within shouting distance of this marker); A Brief History of Half Moon Bay (within shouting distance of this marker); Gananoque Town Hall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Legion Riders Memorial Park (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gananoque.

More about this marker. This marker is just north of the Gananoque River bridge.

Also see . . . A Tranquil River No More: The Raid on Gananoque 1812 - War of 1812 Website. While Forsyth’s raid was the first offensive operation on Canadian soil along the St. Lawrence, it was not his last. The aggressive rifle officer would continue annoying the British supply line until he is finally rebuffed at the Battle of Ogdensburg in February 1813. (Submitted on May 21, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Wideview of Raid on Gananoque Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2014

2. Wideview of Raid on Gananoque Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 441 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 21, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.