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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWZJ_the-battle-of-queenston-heights_Niagara-on-the-Lake-ON.html
In the early morning of 13 October 1812, American troops under Major-General Stephen Van Rensellaer crossed the Niagara River and took possession of Queenston Heights. Major-General Isaac Brock hurried from Fort George to lead a small force agains…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWVG_vroomans-battery_Niagara-on-the-Lake-ON.html
Manned by Captain Samuel Hatt's 5th Lincoln (Militia) Regiment and a small party of the Lincoln Militia Artillery under Lieutenant John Ball, and consisting of one 24-pounder cannon mounted within a crescent-shaped earthwork, this Battery was enga…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWVF_the-birthplace-of-victoria_Victoria-BC.html
We would like to take a moment to share with you the history that you are standing over, around and next to.This harbour was originally the sole domain of the Lekwungen First Nation who plied its protected waters and fished in their dugout canoes.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWVE_713-johnson_Victoria-BC.html
This building is a good example of Edwardian commercial architecture. It was built for William James Marble as a carriage factory, replacing the original wooden structure from 1885. Early painted signage is still visible on the east fa?ade. In 193…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWVD_action-at-butlers-farm_Niagara-on-the-Lake-ON.html
On the 8th of July, 1813, an outpost of the invading force, encamped near Fort George, was defeated by a band of Six Nations and Western Indians led by Chiefs John Norton and Blackbird and interpreters Michel Brisebois, Louis Langlade and Barnet L…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWVC_point-mississauga-lighthouse_Niagara-on-the-Lake-ON.html
The first lighthouse on the Great Lakes was built of stone at Point Mississauga in 1804 by John Symington, under orders from Lieutenant-Governor Peter Hunter. Demolished in 1814 to make room for this fort, its materials with debris from the ruined…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWVB_fort-mississauga_Niagara-on-the-Lake-ON.html
This tower and earthwork are all that survive of the barracks, guardroom, and cells of Fort Mississauga. Built between 1814 and 1816 to replace Fort George as the counterpoise to the American Fort Niagara immediately opposite, it was garrisoned un…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWV9_fort-george_Niagara-on-the-Lake-ON.html
Constructed by order of Lieutenant-Governor Simcoe 1796-99, Fort George served as the headquarters for Major-General Brock in 1812. In May, 1813, it was bombarded and captured by the Americans who constructed fortifications of their own on the sit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWSJ_fort-mississauga-trail_Niagara-on-the-Lake-ON.html
Explore a part of our heritage - visit a fort almost 200 years old and discover part of the Lake Ontario shoreline.
Explorez un volet de notre patrimoine - visitez un fort qui a presque 200 ans d'histoire et decouvrez une partie du rivage du la…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWSG_the-remains-of-three-soldiers_Niagara-on-the-Lake-ON.html
Here was found inAugust 1899The remains of threeSoldiers who fell on27th May 1813In defense of our country