"THE SEIGE OF DETROIT 1763" ~ Windsor
N 42° 19.711 W 082° 58.864
17T E 336776 N 4688152
Ontario Historical Plaque in a park on Riverside Dr.
Waymark Code: WM6YXR
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 08/07/2009
Views: 24
Shortly after the founding of Detroit in 1701 a village of Ottawa Indians was established on the south shore of the river in this vicinity, and its inhabitants lived on friendly terms with the French garrison and settlers. However, after the British took control of Detroit and other western posts in 1760, relations with the Indians deteriorated. In 1763 the great Ottawa chief, Pontiac, raised a strong confederacy of Indian tribes and attacked several British posts. Detroit was besieged from May until October by a force which included some 250 warriors from this Ottawa village. Pontiac's unsuccessful attempt to capture Detroit led to the failure of his uprising and general peace was re-established in 1765.
Address or location of plaque: On the north-east corner of Riverside Drive East and Pillette Road.
Physical location of plaque: City
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Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": There are no remains at this site
This 'Plaque' describes: An 'Event'
Condition of sign: The Plaque is in good shape
Is this a bilingual sign?: No !
What is the second/third language?: English/ both sides.
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