Thorold in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Millstone From Welland Mills c. 1846

Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 14, 2025

1. Millstone From Welland Mills c. 1846 Marker

Inscription.
Millstone From Welland Mills c. 1846

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the The Welland Canals series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 43° 7.534′ N, 79° 12.189′ W. Marker is in Thorold, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Pine Street North, on the right when traveling north. The marker is mounted on the concrete-and-stone stand for the millstone. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 Pine Street N, Thorold ON L2V 0A1, 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 are within walking distance of this marker: The Welland Mills / Le Moulin de Welland

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(a few steps from this marker); First Cotton Factory (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Old Thorold Firehall (about 150 meters away); Fire Bell (about 180 meters away); Dominion Government Building (about 210 meters away); Dominion Government Building 1936 (about 210 meters away); The Stone Store c. 1853 (about 210 meters away); Grenville House c. 1856 (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thorold.

More about this marker. The box-shaped stones (in the stand supporting the millstone) appear to be from the 2nd Welland canal.

Regarding Millstone From Welland Mills c. 1846. This mill was constructed adjacent to the 2nd Welland canal, and used its water for power.

Millstone From Welland Mills c. 1846 - Marker viewed from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, June 14, 2025

2. Millstone From Welland Mills c. 1846 - Marker viewed from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.