BATTLE OF STONEY CREEK 1813
Title
BATTLE OF STONEY CREEK 1813
Description
On June 5, 1813, an invading United States army of about 3,000 men commanded by Brigadier-General John Chandler, camped in this vicinity. That evening some 700 British regulars of the 8th and 49th Regiments, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel John Harvey, left their encampment on Burlington Heights to attack the enemy. The assault was launched early the following morning under cover of darkness. In the fierce and confused fighting which followed, heavy losses were suffered on both sides, but the Americans were defeated and withdrew after their two senior officers, Brigadier-Generals Chandler and Winder, were captured. This victory is credited with preventing Upper Canada from being overrun in 1813.
Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario
Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario
Creator
Sarah J. McCabe
Date
August 11, 2018
Files
Collection
Citation
Sarah J. McCabe, “BATTLE OF STONEY CREEK 1813,” Historic Plaques of Ontario: An Omeka Demo Site, accessed May 5, 2024, https://ontarioplaques.omeka.net/items/show/216.