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

St. Mark’s Church

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019

1. St. Mark’s Church Marker

Inscription. One of the earliest Anglican churches in the province, St. Mark’s was begun in 1804 to serve a congregation organized twelve years earlier. Its first rector, the Reverend Robert Addison, chaplain of Upper Canada’s first Legislative Assembly, numbered among his parishioners Lieutenant-Governor John Simcoe, Lieutenant-Colonel John Butler and Major-General Isaac Brock. Completed in 1810, the church was used by the British as a hospital in 1812 and by the Americans as a barracks in 1813. Burnt by the latter, the nave was rebuilt by 1822 and the church consecrated six years later. In 1843 the structure was altered by the addition of the transepts, chancel and the present Gothic Revival pulpits. Further interior alterations were made in 1892 and 1964.

Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Culture and Recreation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list.

Location. 43° 15.314′ N, 79° 4.099′ W. Marker

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is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Byron Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41 Byron Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe

and in Niagara Canada.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Polish Soldier’s Burial Plot 1917 – 1919 (within shouting distance of this marker); Centennial of Confederation (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); First Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada (about 120 meters away); The First Provincial Parliament 1792 (about 120 meters away); John Graves Simcoe (about 150 meters away); Upper Canada Gazette, or American Oracle (about 150 meters away); Bicentennial of First Parliament

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019

2. St. Mark’s Church Marker

(about 150 meters away); Niagara Lodge No. 2 G.R.C. (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019

3. St. Mark’s Church Marker

St. Mark’s Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019

4. St. Mark’s Church

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 330 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 20, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.