The location of Ryerson's Island.
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Lake Erie |
| Coordinates | 42°36′08″N 80°16′54″W / 42.602358°N 80.281611°W |
| Archipelago | Long Point |
| Administration | |
Canada | |
| Province | Ontario |
| County | Norfolk |
Ryerson's Island is an island in Ontario, Canada, located in Lake Erie north of Long Point. The island is named for its first owner, Colonel Joseph Ryerson (1764-1854), who was a Loyalist sniper from New Jersey in a unit that tried to kill George Washington,[1] later serving with the Prince of Wales American Regiment and father of Egerton Ryerson.[2]
References
- ↑ How Many Islands Are There In Lake Erie?
- ↑ "The War of 1812, Two Hundred Years Ago". 21 December 2012.
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