Fort George, located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, played a significant role in the War of 1812 as a key strategic point for the British forces. It was the final resting place for Major General Sir Isaac Brock, a military hero known as the "savior of Upper Canada," who died in the Battle of Queenston Heights in October 1812. Brock and his aide-de-camp John Macdonell were originally buried within the fort, marking their sacrifice for the British cause.