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
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. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War of 1812.
Location. 43° 15.314′ N, 79° 4.099′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Polish Soldier’s Burial Plot (within shouting distance of this marker); Upper Canada Gazette, or American Oracle (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The First Provincial Parliament 1792 (about 120 meters away); First Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada (about 150 meters away); Bicentennial of First Parliament (about 150 meters away); John Graves Simcoe (about 150 meters away); Niagara Historical Society (about 180 meters away); Niagara Agricultural Society (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
2. St. Mark’s Church Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
3. St. Mark’s Church Marker
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 162 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 20, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
