"FORSYTH'S RAID 1813" -- Brockville
N 44° 35.229 W 075° 41.034
18T E 445712 N 4937317
Story of the successful raid by U.S. troops on Brockville, during the War of 1812.
Waymark Code: WMBJGQ
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/26/2011
Views: 24
On the night of February 6-7, 1813, Major Benjamin Forsyth of the United States Army, with a detachment of regulars and militia numbering about 200 men, crossed the frozen St. Lawrence River from Morristown, N.Y. and attacked Brockville. The village was garrisoned by a company of Leeds Militia who, taken by surprise, could offer no resistance. The invaders released prisoners from the jail, took a quantity of arms, horses and cattle, and carried off a number of residents. The resentment aroused by this raid led to the successful British attack on Ogdensburg, N.Y., February 22, 1813.
Address or location of plaque: At the foot of Apple Street south of Water Street West
Physical location of plaque: City
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Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": none
This 'Plaque' describes: An 'Event'
Condition of sign: very good
Is this a bilingual sign?: No !
What is the second/third language?: Not listed
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