Kitchener Building Named for War of 1812 Hero

The Government Building of Canada at 15-29 Duke Street West is named the John Norton Building and a commemorative plaque was unveiled at it February 22nd.

John Norton was of Scottish-Cherokee descent and in the British Army.  He led Mohawk warriors at the Battle of Queenston Heights and drove the Americans back to the Niagara River and forced them to surrender.

He also led warriors at the battles of Fort George, Stoney Creek, Chippawa and Fort Erie.

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