Niagara Falls in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Churches Atop of Drummond Hill
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
1. Churches Atop of Drummond Hill Marker
Inscription.
Churches Atop of Drummond Hill. . As early as 1795, a small log church, used by a number of denominations, was on top of this hill. Destroyed during the Battle of Lundy’s Lane on July 25, 1814, it was not replaced until 1819 when a combination church and schoolhouse was constructed near the site of the earlier building. In 1836 the many Presbyterians living in this area erected a meeting house here for their own use. A roughcast structure, the interior featured a gallery from which a fine and popular view of the Lundy’s Lane Battlefield could be had. This building was removed during the summer of 1887, after which construction began on the church you now see. Known as Drummond Hill Presbyterian, it was a gift to the congregation by local businessman William Lowell. Dedicated on March 5, 1888, this church still plays an important role in the life of the community.
As early as 1795, a small log church, used by a number of denominations, was on top of this hill. Destroyed during the Battle of Lundy’s Lane on July 25, 1814, it was not replaced until 1819 when a combination church and schoolhouse was constructed near the site of the earlier building. In 1836 the many Presbyterians living in this area erected a meeting house here for their own use. A roughcast structure, the interior featured a gallery from which a fine and popular view of the Lundy’s Lane Battlefield could be had. This building was removed during the summer of 1887, after which construction began on the church you now see. Known as Drummond Hill Presbyterian, it was a gift to the congregation by local businessman William Lowell. Dedicated on March 5, 1888, this church still plays an important role in the life of the community.
Location. 43° 5.362′ N, 79° 5.764′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker is on Lundy's Lane, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6136 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls ON L2G 1T1, Canada. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. Different images of the 1836 Presbyterian Church appear on the marker.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. These markers follow the story of the Battle of Lundy's Lane.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
2. Churches Atop of Drummond Hill Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
3. Drummond Hill Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
4. Lundy's Lane Battlefield
The Churches Atop of Drummond Hill marker is located on the Lundy's Lane Battlefield. The church can be seen on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 22, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
