The Capture of Detroit

There are two plaques about this event.
The first is in the County of Essex.
The second is in the County of Norfolk.
Both can be seen on this page.

Photo by Alan L Brown - Posted June, 2009

Photo Source - Wikipedia

Plaque Location

The County of Essex
The City of Windsor
At the intersection of Sandwich Street and Ojibway Parkway

Coordinates: N 42 17.027 W 83 05.200

Plaque Text

Confident of victory, General Hull had invaded Canada in July 1812, but failed to take advantage of his early success and the demoralization of the defenders. Fear of the Indians then rallying to the British cause and an inability to maintain supply lines dictated Hull's withdrawal to Detroit. In a daring move on 16 August General Brock embarked his troops at McKee's Point, crossed the river and forced the surrender of the Americans. This important victory raised the spirits of the Canadians and ensured the continuing support of their Indian allies.

Photos by Colin Old - Posted January 2012

Plaque Location

The County of Norfolk
In Port Dover, on the east side of the river
beside the Port Authority building
accessed by Passmore Avenue

Coordinates: N 42 47.032 W 80 11.941

Plaque Text

To counter the American invasion of the Detroit frontier, Major General Isaac Brock mustered a force of about 50 regulars and 250 militia here in Port Dover. They embarked on 8 August 1812 and, proceeding along the north shore of the lake in open boats, arrived at Amherstburg five days later. The enemy had already withdrawn across the Detroit River, so on 16 August Brock made a daring and successful assault on Detroit. This important victory raised the spirits of the Canadians and ensured the continuing support of Britain's Indian allies.

Other Plaques in Port Dover
Campbell's Raid 1814
Cliff Site
The Founding of Port Dover
Robert Nichol c.1774-1824
War of 1812
Wintering Site

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