(1769 - 1812)
This British officer, "the hero of Upper Canada," led the successful defense of the province early in the War of 1812. Appointed commander of military forces in 1810, he organized the militia and prepared the colony for possible war with the United States. Following the outbreak of war and the forging of a crucial alliance with Shawnee Chief Tecumseh, Major-General Brock led the daring capture of Detroit, securing the western frontier and boosting the morale of Upper Canadians. His death on 13 October 1812, while attempting to recapture Queenston Heights, has made Sir Isaac Brock a national hero and an enduring symbol of bravery and patriotism for successive generations of Canadians.| HM Number | HM2L5G |
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| Placed By | Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada and Parks Canada |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 at 2:01pm PDT -07:00 |
| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 17T E 658296 N 4780448 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 43.16023333, -79.05286667 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 43° 9.614', W 79° 3.172' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 43° 9' 36.84" N, 79° 3' 10.32" W |
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| Which side of the road? | Marker is on the right when traveling South |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near , , |
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