|
 "CAPTAIN JOHN W. MEYERS 1745-1821" ~ Belleville Posted by:  Weathervane
N 44° 10.303 W 077° 22.967
18T E 309512 N 4893706
This plaque, in tribute to Captain John W. Meyers who gained fame as a loyalist spy during the American Revolution, is located in Belleville.
Waymark Code: WMEGJW
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/28/2012
Views: 11
The text on the plaque reads as follows:
Meyers gained fame as a loyalist spy during the American Revolution. He recruited soldiers, gathered intelligence, and carried dispatches through enemy lines for the British army in his native New York. Exploits such as his daring attempt to capture rebel General Philip Schuyler in 1781 made "Hans Waltermeyer" a legendary figure in the folklore of the times. After the war, Meyers moved north to British territory and bought this site for a grist mill in 1789. He traded furs, ran merchant vessels, and built a sawmill, distillery, fulling mill, and inn nearby. The surrounding community became the town of Belleville in 1816. Meyers was one of many loyalists whose defeat in war led to the beginnings of permanent settlement in what is now Ontario.
Address or location of plaque: On the north side of Station Street (Road 37) across from Dafoe Street 2 blocks east of Pinnacle Street (Road 62).
Physical location of plaque: City
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
A web-site for more details.: [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": The plaque is located in front of a Meyer's House, a heritage building now occupied by the Quinte Construction Association.
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person'
Condition of sign: Excellent
Is this a bilingual sign?: Yes !
What is the second/third language?: French
|
Visit Instructions:
A "Visited" only remark, will be deleted.
No Waymark owner "Visits" allowed when setting up the Waymark.
Subsequent visits, at another time with photo are acceptable.
NOTE: All photos must include the 'O.H.P.Plaque' at its location to qualify for a "Visited"
|