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

In Grateful Memory Of Henry Paffard 1824-1912

Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 2, 2025

1. In Grateful Memory Of Henry Paffard 1824-1912 Marker

Inscription. For 26 years Mayor of Niagara, 45 years officer of the public library and 10 years vice-president of the Historical Society and one to whose good taste and energy we owe the beautiful trees on our streets and in our park.

Erected 1924 by Niagara Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.

Location. 43° 15.302′ N, 79° 4.308′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Queen Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26 Queen 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

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are within walking distance of this marker: Near This Spot Stood The Government House (here, next to this marker); Niagara Court House (here, next to this marker); Niagara-on-the-Lake Historical District (here, next to this marker); Niagara District Court House / Le palais de justice du district de Niagara (here, next to this marker); Niagara Light Dragoons Memorial (here, next to this marker); Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake Official Flag (a few steps from this marker); William Kirby (a few steps from this marker); Niagara-on-the-Lake Cenotaph and Clock Tower (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Regarding In Grateful Memory Of Henry Paffard 1824-1912. 1. Paffard's 26 years as mayor were served in 3 separate terms of office: 1863-1874, 1875-1880, 1888-1896.
2. Paffard worked at the "Niagara Apothecary" for many years, and was the owner from 1852 - 1898.
3. By "our park", the plaque means Simcoe Park, 75 metres east of this Old Courthouse.

In Grateful Memory Of Henry Paffard 1824-1912 - Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 2, 2025

2. In Grateful Memory Of Henry Paffard 1824-1912 - Marker in context

In this photo, this dark metal plaque appears just left of the entrance doors.

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 99 times since then and 14 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.