St. Catharines in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Harriet Tubman

(c. 1822-1913)

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

1. Harriet Tubman Marker

Inscription. Born on a Maryland plantation, Harriet Tubman escaped slavery to become one of the great heroes of the 19th century. The most famous "conductor" on the Underground Railroad, she courageously led many of the people she rescued from American slavery on dangerous, clandestine journeys to safety and freedom in Canada. Tubman helped these Black refugees settle after their arrival and played an active role in the fight to end slavery. She became the public face of the Underground Railroad in British North America, attracting attention and funding to the abolition movement.

Erected 2005 by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans.

Location. 43° 9.913′ N, 79° 14.408′ W. Marker is in St. Catharines, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker is on Geneva Street just north of North Street, on the right when traveling north. This historical marker is located on the north side of the BME Church, along the front sidewalk of a small park, dedicated to honoring Harriet Tubman. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 92 Geneva Street, St Catharines ON L2R 4N2, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Salem Chapel, British Methodist Episcopal Church (here, next

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to this marker); Harriet Ross Tubman c. 1820-1913 (here, next to this marker); BME Church (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Harriet Tubman (a few steps from this marker); St. Catharines (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); St. Paul Street United Church (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The First Welland Canal 1824-1833 (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Private Alexander Watson (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Catharines.

Also see . . .
1. Salem Chapel BME Church Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad NHS Canada. This is a link to information provided by The Salem Chapel, BME Church's website. (Submitted on June 18, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

2. Harriet Tubman. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on June 18, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

3. Harriet Tubman timeline. This is a link to information provided by The Circle Association. (Submitted on June 18, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

2. Harriet Tubman Marker

View of the front side of the featured historical marker (marker on the right), which is situated along the front walkway, in a small park dedicated to Harriet Tubman, along the north side of the BME Church.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

3. Harriet Tubman Marker

View, looking south along Geneva Street, of the featured historical marker (in the left foreground), situated in the front of a small community park on the north side of a BME Church.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

4. Harriet Tubman Marker

A distant view of the back side of the featured historical marker (marker on the left), which is situated along the far front walkway, in a small park dedicated to Harriet Tubman, along the north side of the BME Church.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

5. Harriet Tubman Marker

A distant view of the featured historical marker which is located by the northwest corner of the BME Church.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 757 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on August 2, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 18, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.