Battle of Chippawa Memorial Cairn - Niagara Falls, Ontario
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N 43° 03.137 W 079° 01.490
17T E 660858 N 4768513
This memorial cairn, dedicated to the regiments and First Nations warriors who fought in the battle, is constructed of dolomite limestone donated by Fort Niagara (Youngstown, New York). The cairn is located on the Battle of Chippawa Site.
Waymark Code: WM161GP
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 04/13/2022
Views: 3
Marker text:
Front:
(Province of Ontario Coats of Arms)
Battle of Chippawa
5 July 1814
In memory of all those who fought on this ground,
many of whom are buried nearby,
and to commemorate the peace that has prevailed
between Canada and the United States
since that time.
This monument was erected and dedicated by
The Niagara Parks Commission
October 2001
Brian E. Merrett, Chairman
Niagara Parks Commission
Left:
(American Flag)
Dedicated to the soldiers of the
Left Division, United States Army
who fought here on
5 July 1814
Regiment of United States Light Dragoons
Major Jacob Hindman's Battalion, United States Corp of Artillery
9th United States Infantry Regiment
11th United States Infantry Regiment
17th United States Infantry Regiment
19th United States Infantry Regiment
21st United States Infantry Regiment
22nd United States Infantry Regiment
23rd United States Infantry Regiment
25th United States Infantry Regiment
5th Pennsylvania Volunteer Regiment
Rear:
(Eagle feather)
Dedicated to
the memory of the warriors of the
First Nations allied with Britain
and of the
First Nations allied with the United States
who fought here on
5 July 1814
Right:
(Union Jack flag)
Dedicated to the memory of the soldiers of the
Right Division, British Army in North America
who fought here on
5 July 1814
19th Regiment of (Light) Dragoons
Captain James Maclachlan's Company, Royal Regiment of Artillery
1st Battalion, 1st (Royal Scots) Regiment of Foot
1st Battalion, 8th (King's) Regiment of Foot
100th (Prince Regent's County of Dublin) Regiment of Foot
Troop of Provincial Royal Artillery Drivers
and the
2nd Lincoln Regiment, Militia of Upper Canada
from the Niagara Peninsula
which, at the Battle of Chippawa, suffered the highest casualties
lost by a Canadian militia unit in a single engagement
during the War of 1812
Cairn Location: Battle of Chippewa Site, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Cairn Purpose: Battle Site Memorial
Types of rock: Dolomite limestone
Cairn Condition: 
Type if different from above list: Not listed
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