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Shoreline Breakwall
Over time, the force of water and ice has eroded the river bank, creating the need to stabilize the shore. Parks Canada, the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) and Environment Canada partnered to stabilize the shorel…
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Detroit River Heritage
This river not only forms the border between two great nations, but is also a vital transportation artery into the upper Great Lakes. Imagine the vessels that have travelled on it ? First National canoes, sailing vessels …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18Y0_major-john-richardson-1796-1852_Amherstburg-ON.html
Born at Queenston in Upper Canada, John Richardson served as a volunteer at Fort Malden during the War of 1812 and was taken prisoner by the Americans at Moraviantown. He was released at war's end, retired on half-pay in 1818, and spent most of th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSD8_original-home-of-major-f-a-tilston-v-c-armoury_Windsor-ON.html
This armoury was named after Major Fred Tilston, a true military hero of this community. Maj. Tilston, a member of the Essex Scottish, was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for bravery, for his exploits at the Battle of Hochwald Forest…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP7Y_the-battle-of-lake-erie_Amherstburg-ON.html
In September 1813 the British squadron under R. Barclay sailed from Amherstburg to collect desperately needed food supplies. They were met by the larger, more heavily armed American squadron commanded by O. Perry. The British had the initial advan…
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[West Historic Marker]:Amherstburg Navy Yard
A Navy Yard was built here in 1796 to replace Detroit as the base and supply depot for the Provincial Marine on Lakes Erie and Huron. In 1812 the GENERAL HUNTER and QUEEN CHARLOTTE, built here, took …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP3B_1748_Windsor-ON.html
The original crossWas erected in1748By the JesuitMissionaries— · —Was re-enacted at the Old Boys re union Aug., 1909Re-enacted and this permanent cross erected by theBorder Cities Old Boys in Aug., 1922
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP2P_the-rt-hon-herb-gray-pc-c-c-q-c_Windsor-ON.html
The Rt. Hon. Gray represented the west sideof Windsor in the House of Commonsfrom June 1962 to January 2002.He was elected thirteen consecutive times- a record - and set another record for continuous daysof service in the House of Commons- 39 year…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP00_montreal-point-in-1782_Windsor-ON.html
In the year 1782 the Huron First Nation gave Montreal Point to the Diocese. The Jesuit Fathers constructed the Assumption Parish in 1787, the first Roman Catholic Parish west of Montreal, Quebec. Today the park, named Assumption, is owned and mana…
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In 1728 a mission to the Huron Indians was established near Fort Pontchartrain (Detroit) by Father Armand de la Richardie, S.J. The mission was moved to Bois Blane Island and the adjacent mainland in 1742. In 1747 it was destroyed by disaffected H…