Albion Falls in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Albion Mills
Photographed By Tim Boyd, July 18, 2023
1. Albion Mills Marker
This milling stone is all that remains of Albion Mills. The first mill, built about 1795 by Wm. Davis, contributed to the area's economic development. Settlers came and the land was cleared. Many of their early homes are within a short walking distance of this stone, and still occupied by their descendants. The mill, three floors high, was situated on a flat rock shelf half way down the gorge beside the falls. One can still discern the foundations of the mill, the wheel pit, and across the road the mill pond. This stone is dedicated in grateful recognition of the part played by these early settlers in building of our nation.
Erected by the Board of Park Management, in co-operation with the Albion Falls Centennial Committee June 24th, 1967
Erected 1967 by City of Hamilton Board of Park Management.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Features • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.
Location. 43° 12.087′ N, 79° 49.154′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Albion Falls. Marker is on Mountain Brow Boulevard, 0.2 kilometers south of Limeridge Road East, on the left when traveling south. The marker is accessible from the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Albion Falls (a few steps from this marker); Native Trail Networks (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Joseph Dalton Armes Lookout Point (approx. 1.6 kilometers away); “Bobby” Kerr 1882-1963 (approx. 2.5 kilometers away); The Right Honourable Vincent Massey (approx. 3.3 kilometers away); John William Kerr (approx. 4 kilometers away); Peace Memorial School/ Peace Memorial Park (approx. 4 kilometers away); Billy Green Monument (approx. 4.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.
Also see . . . Albion Falls- 220 Years of Mountain History. From Heritage Hamilton: A combined grist and saw mill was built on this site in 1794 by millwright Henry Van Wagner (Van Wagner beach) for United Empire Loyalist, William Davis, who settled on his 500 acre Crown grant in 1792. The mill may have at least one claim to fame. It is believed that the first discovery of natural gas in Upper Canada occurred during the excavation for the wheel pit. Natural gas was used to light and heat the mill for over a century. (Submitted on July 21, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)
Photographed By Tim Boyd, July 18, 2023
2. Albion Mills Marker
Photographed By Tim Boyd, July 18, 2023
3. Albion Falls, 2023
4. Albion Mills as shown on a map of 1862
Hamilton Public Library Special Collections Dept.
5. Post Card of Albion Mills, early 20th century
Source: Old Hamilton Post Cards
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 21, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
