Action at Butler's Farm
1813
Text from the plaque
On July 8th, 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 Lyons. Lieutenant Samuel Eldridge and 22 soldiers of the 13th United States Infantry were killed and 12 taken prisoners.
Transcribed from the marker, not summarised.
Find the place
The Region of Niagara
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake
At the burying ground
at the very southern end of Butler Street
Also recorded for this place: The Region of Niagara
N 43 15.074 W 79 05.404
Recorded November 2009. Check current access before visiting.
Where it stands
