Militia Garrison 1837-38 Plaque

MILITIA GARRISON 1837-38

Commemorating the services of the first permanent Militia Garrison of Kingston, assembled by Lieutenant-Colonel R.H. Bonnycastle to defend this city during the Upper Canadian Rebellion. The mobilization saved Kingston from invasion since the regular troops had been sent to Lower Canada. The troops used this area as their drill ground.

• Queen's Marine Artillery
• 2nd and 3rd Prince Edward
• Perth Artillery
• 1st and 2nd Addington
• Frontenac Light Dragoons
• 2nd Lennox
• 1st Hastings Light Dragoons
• Belleville Rifles
• 1st and 2nd Addington Light Dragoons
• Independent Companies
• 1st and 2nd Frontenac
• Tyendinaga Mohawks

Erected by the Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.