Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Niagara Light Dragoons Memorial
Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 2, 2025
1. Niagara Light Dragoons Memorial Marker
To commemorate the raising of The Niagara Light Dragoons which first assembled for service at this spot on 28. June 1812
Engagement of corps Fort Erie 9. Oct. 1812
Queenston 13. Oct. 1812
Major Thomas Merritt Commandant
Erected by Niagara Historical Society.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is June 28, 1812.
Location. 43° 15.302′ N, 79° 4.313′ W. Memorial is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Queen Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 26 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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 Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: In Grateful Memory Of Henry Paffard 1824-1912 (here, next to this marker); Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake Official Flag (here, next to this marker); Near This Spot Stood The Government House (a few steps from this marker); Niagara Court House (a few steps from this marker); Niagara-on-the-Lake Historical District (a few steps from this marker); Niagara District Court House / Le palais de justice du district de Niagara (a few steps from this marker);
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Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 2, 2025
2. Niagara Light Dragoons Memorial Marker
This flat white stone plaque is on the right side of the photo, at the height of the main door's doorhandles, just left of the flag-pole and the right-most window.
The Old Courthouse is *festooned* with historic plaques - 6 left of the doors, and 2 on the right. There is another (not visible in photo) near an entrance door on the left exterior wall.
The Old Courthouse is *festooned* with historic plaques - 6 left of the doors, and 2 on the right. There is another (not visible in photo) near an entrance door on the left exterior wall.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
