Asa Danforth (29 June 1768 – 1821 or later) was an American Revolutionary War veteran and leading citizen of Onondaga County, as well as a highway engineer. In 1797, he was contracted by the government of Upper Canada of Colonel John Graves Simcoe to clear a road from the outskirts of York (now Toronto). He completed the work in a year and the result was named The Dundas Road after a prominent British colonial official. However, Danforth left disgruntled with the payment and never returned to Canada. June 29 is the 180th day of the year (181st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 185 days remaining. ... 1768 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1821 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Combatants American Revolutionaries, France, allies British Empire, allies Commanders George Washington Comte de Rochambeau Nathanael Greene William Howe Henry Clinton Charles Cornwallis Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties {{{casualties1}}} {{{casualties2}}} The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was the military side of the American Revolution. ... 1797 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg, Ontario Upper Canada is an early name for the land at the upstream end of the Saint Lawrence River in early North America – the territory south of Lake Nipissing and north of the St. ... John Graves Simcoe (February 25, 1752 – October 26, 1806) was the first lieutenant governor of Upper Canada (modern-day southern Ontario plus the shoreline of Georgian Bay and Lake Superior) from 1791-1796. ... York was the original name of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Diversity Our Strength Image:Toronto, Ontario Location. ... Dundas Street showing the 506 Carlton Streetcar (the 505 Dundas Street streetcar also runs along Dundas), with Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) in background. ...

See also

• The Danforth
• Danforth Avenue

The Danforth, also known as Toronto, Ontarios Greektown, refers to the business area along Danforth Avenue between Broadview and Pape Avenues. ... Danforth Avenue is a east-west route in east Toronto. ...

Reference

• Biography at the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
• The Dan