Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Near This Spot Stood The Government House
Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 2, 2025
1. Near This Spot Stood The Government House Marker
Near This Spot Stood The Government House
Built in the time of Gov. Simcoe
Burnt in the War of 1812
Erected by Niagara Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War of 1812.
Location. 43° 15.303′ 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 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); 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); Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake Official Flag (here, next to this marker); Niagara Light Dragoons Memorial (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 Near This Spot Stood The Government House.
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Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 2, 2025
2. Near This Spot Stood The Government House - Marker in context
In the photo, this boxy stone sits at ground level, just left of the stairs for the main entrance, and in line with the knee-high hedge.
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 88 times since then and 8 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.
