Queenston in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Home of Laura Ingersoll Secord

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

1. Home of Laura Ingersoll Secord Marker

Inscription. [Text inscribed on stone monument]:

Home of
Laura Ingersoll
Secord.
[Text on lower plaque]:

This stone marker was placed in 1901 by the
Women's Literary Club of St. Catharines
to honour Laura Secord and was re-
dedicated in 1972 by members of the
Club on the occasion of their 80th
annual pilgrimage.

Erected 1901 by Women's Literary Club of St. Catharines.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812 • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 43° 9.86′ N, 79° 3.28′ W. Marker is in Queenston, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker is at the intersection of Queenston Street and Partition Street, on the right when traveling south on Queenston Street. This historical marker is situated on the Canadian side of the Niagara River in a residential area located at the base of the Niagara Escarpment, in the front of the property that was once the home of Laura Ingersoll Secord, located just beyond the white picket fence that surrounds the property, just to the right of the front gate entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 Queenston Street, Queenston ON L0S 1L0, Canada. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brock Dead House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Queenston Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Founding of Queenston (within shouting distance of this marker); Laura Ingersoll Secord 1775-1868 (within shouting distance of this marker); Laura Secord (1775-1868) (within shouting distance of this marker); Queenston United Church of Canada (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); 'Alfred' (about 210 meters away); Brock's Cenotaph (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queenston.

More about this marker. This marker is located at the former residence of Laura Secord who has been recognized as "a person of national historic significance" by the Minister of Canadian Heritage. The residence and surrounding property is maintained as a historical park by the Ontario Niagara Parks Commission. According to the Niagara Parks website the location of this site is at, "29 Queenston St. in the Village of Queenston, Ontario, a 15-minute scenic drive north of the Falls along the Niagara Parkway. The main floor only of this historic building is wheelchair accessible."

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Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

2. Home of Laura Ingersoll Secord Marker

View of the historical marker situated just to the right of the front gate entrance to the Secord property.

each marker in the order shown.

Also see . . .
1. Laura Secord Homestead. This is a link to information provided by the Niagara Parks web site (Submitted on January 14, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

2. Laura Secord. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on January 14, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

3. Home of Laura Ingersoll Secord Marker

View of the historical marker looking south along Queenston Street.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

4. Home of Laura Ingersoll Secord Marker

Close-up view of the text inscribed on the stone monument.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

5. Home of Laura Ingersoll Secord Marker

View looking east from the Niagara Parkway of the Laura Secord homestead that is in the distant background.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

6. Home of Laura Ingersoll Secord Marker

View looking north along the Niagara Parkway, of the "Laura Secord Homestead" sign, marking the location of the property managed by the Niagara Parks.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 680 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 14, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.