Amherstburg, Ontario

Amherstburg (2001 population 20,339; Urban population 10,849) is a town near the mouth of the Detroit River in Essex County, Ontario, Canada. It is approximately 25km south of Detroit.

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2001 - Town - Detroit River - Essex County - Ontario - Canada - Detroit

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The town, across the river from the United States, was permanently established as a British military fort in 1796. During the days of the Underground Railroad, the town was often the point at which freed slaves entered Canada.

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United States - 1796 - Underground Railroad

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Amherstburg is home to several tourist attractions, including Fort Malden and the North American Black Historical Museum.

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Fort Malden - North American Black Historical Museum

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The local high school in Amherstburg is General Amherst High. Students at this school are told the name comes from General Amherst who ordered that blankets infected with smallpox be distributed to the Native population.

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General Amherst High - General Amherst

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