Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
1813 - 2013
Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 2, 2025
1. 1813-2013 Marker
In commemoration of the burning of the Presbyterian church
the first House of Worship in Niagara, on August 24, 1813. This place of worship was intentionally burned by the American troops for fear that the steeple could be used as a lookout or signal tower by the British during the American occupation of Fort George.
God is forever faithful
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.
Location. 43° 15.311′ N, 79° 4.781′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Simcoe Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 323 Simcoe 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Andrew's Church (here, next to this marker); Richardson-Kiely House circa 1832 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Cottage Hospital circa 1820, 1920-1951 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); McDougal-Harrison House 1820 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Rogers-Harrison House 1817 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Law Society of Upper Canada 1797 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) (approx. half a kilometer away); Niagara Baptist Church Burial Ground (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Negro Burial Ground (was approx. half a kilometer away but has been confirmed missing).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 7 times this year. Last updated on June 6, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. Photo 1. submitted on June 3, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
