Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Stone Chimney
Built by French 1750, 100 ft. westward in Fort Little Niagara's barracks which they burned in 1759. To it British built in 1761, the Stedman House (where that master of the portage lived until U.S. occupation in 1796), which in 1808, became Broughton's Tavern, burned by British in devastation of 1813. Re-erected here in 1898 by Niagara Falls Power Company. Marked by the Niagara Frontier Historical Society in 1915.
Erected 1915 by Niagara Frontier Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.
Location. 43° 4.731′ N, 79° 2.727′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, New York, in Niagara County. Marker can be reached from Niagara Scenic Parkway (State Road 957A) half a mile east of Buffalo Avenue, on the right when traveling east. In 2015, the Old Stone Chimney was moved to an interpretive site on the south side of the Robert Moses Parkway (re-named Niagara Scenic Parkway in 2016) just east of the boat slip. The Old Stone Chimney was difficult to find prior to the move. Access was through private property via blacktop alongside the vacant industrial building at 995 Buffalo Avenue, across from the 10th Street "T" intersection with Buffalo Avenue. NY route 284 switches streets (Rainbow Boulevard - Buffalo Avenue) in front of the vacant building. The Old Stone Chimney was wedged in the embankment of the lane for the John Daly Boulevard off ramp of the Parkway. NY route 284 switches streets (Rainbow Boulevard - Buffalo Avenue) in front of the vacant building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Niagara Falls NY 14303, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Niagara River Portage and the Old Stone Chimney (a few steps from this marker); Niagara River Overlook (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Portage Road (approx. 0.4 miles away); Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Complex (approx. 0.6 miles away); Historic Falls Portage (approx. 0.6 miles away); Thomas V. Welch (approx. 0.6 miles away); Whitney Mansion (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Parting of the Waters (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.
More about this marker. The marker (plaque) does not have a title. It is affixed to The Old Stone Chimney. The French origins are uncertain according to a Niagara County Historical Society article. The portage refers to the land portage around Niagara Falls and the rapids before and after the falls, for travel and transport between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.
Regarding Old Stone Chimney. The Old Stone Chimney was moved in 1942 and 2015, thus the relocation date on the plaque has been superseded twice.
Also see . . .
1. Niagara County Historical Society - The Old Stone Chimney. (Submitted on November 16, 2013, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Wikipedia - Old Stone Chimney. (Submitted on November 16, 2013, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2013, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 795 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on June 24, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 16, 2013, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 5. submitted on June 24, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 6. submitted on August 30, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 7, 8, 9. submitted on March 14, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.