Near Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Thomas Moore

(1779 - 1852)

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

1. Thomas Moore (1779 - 1852) Marker

Inscription. One of Ireland's best loved and renowned poets and lyricists, Thomas Moore visited Niagara during July 1804. Captivated by the scenic splendour of the area and as guest of Col. Isaac Brock, Commander at Fort George, Moore frequently found rest and creative inspiration under a large Oak tree here on the McFarland farm. His poems and other writings about Ontario helped to give the Irish and British a better picture of this region and subsequently, played a role in encouraging emigration to Canada.

"And I said, if there is peace to be found in the
world, a heart that is humble might find it here."

Erected 2004 by Niagara Parks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.

Location. 43° 13.734′ N, 79° 3.55′ W. Marker is near Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker is on Niagara Parkway just north of Line 1 Road, on the left when traveling south. This historic marker is located on the Canadian side of the Niagara River, about midway between Niagara-on-the-Lake and Queenston, along the side of the Niagara Parkway Recreational Trail, with the plaque being affixed to a boulder, south of the McFarland House. Touch for map

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. Marker is in this post office area: Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. McFarland House 1800 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Capture of Fort Niagara 1813 (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Joseph-Geneviere, Comte de Puisaye (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); La Belle Famille (approx. 1.6 kilometers away in the U.S.); a different marker also named La Belle Famille (approx. 1.6 kilometers away in the U.S.); Field of La Belle Famille (approx. 1.6 kilometers away in the U.S.); Fox Point Battery (approx. 1.7 kilometers away in the U.S.); Grand View (approx. 2 kilometers away in the U.S.). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Thomas Moore Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

2. Thomas Moore Marker

View of the historical marker affixed to a large boulder.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

3. Thomas Moore Marker

View of the historical marker looking south along the Niagara Parkway and the Niagara Parkway Recreational Trail.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

4. Thomas Moore Marker

View of the historical marker looking north along the Niagara Parkway and the Niagara Parkway Recreational Trail.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

5. Thomas Moore Marker

View of the historical marker situated under the giant oak mentioned in the text on the historical marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 809 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 18, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.