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

Janet Carnochan 1839 - 1926

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

1. Janet Carnochan 1839 - 1926 Marker

A close-up view of the side of the historical marker with the English text.

Inscription. For more than thirty years Janet Carnochan, a native of Stamford, Ontario, taught elementary and secondary school at Niagara-on-the Lake, but she made her greatest contribution to the community as a historian rather than as an educator. A distinguished historical preservationist, Carnochan founded and was first president of the Niagara Historical Society, 1895-1925, and laboured tirelessly to safeguard and promote the rich heritage of Niagara. She wrote and edited numerous historical works including The History of Niagara and successfully campaigned for the construction of Memorial Hall, the first building erected for the purpose of a museum in Ontario. In 1949, when the town's former high school was incorporated into this complex, it was renamed Janet Carnochan Hall as a tribute to her efforts and dedication.

Erected 1984 by Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Citizenship and Culture.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.

Location. 43° 15.122′ N, 79° 4.305′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker is on Castlereagh Street just west of Davy Street, on the right when traveling west. This

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historical marker is located on the grounds of the Niagara Historical Society and Museum, near the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43 Castlereagh Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Memorial Hall, 1906 (a few steps from this marker); Niagara Land Purchases (a few steps from this marker); The Canada Constellation (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Niagara (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); William Kirby (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Niagara Apothecary (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Niagara District Court House / Le palais de justice du district de Niagara (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Niagara Agricultural Society (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Also see . . .
1. Carnochan, Janet. This is a link to information provided by the Dictionary of Canadian Biography website. (Submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

2. BOOK - History of Niagara. By: Janet Carnochan. This is a link to information provided by GlobalGenealogy.com (Submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

3. Niagara Historical Society Museum. This is a link to information provided by the Niagara Historical Society & Museum. (Submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

2. Janet Carnochan 1839 - 1926 Marker

A close-up view of the side of the historical marker with the French text.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

3. Janet Carnochan 1839 - 1926 Marker

View looking west along Castlereagh Street of the historical marker on the front lawn of the Niagara Historical Society and Museum.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

4. Janet Carnochan 1839 - 1926 Marker

View looking east along Castlereagh Street of the historical marker on the front lawn of the Niagara Historical Society and Museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 600 times since then and 8 times this year. Last updated on August 2, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.