Niagara Falls in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Church of St. John the Evangelist
L'Église De Saint-Jean L'Évangéliste
Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 3, 2025
1. Church of St. John the Evangelist - Marker
Church of St. John the Evangelist
One of the province's oldest Anglican churches, St. John's was begun in 1825, during the pastorate of the Reverend William Leeming, and consecrated three years later. It was erected under the auspices of Lieutenant-Governor Sir Peregrine Maitland, who had a summer residence nearby, with additional financial support and gifts of land and furnishings donated by Robert Henry Dee, a retired officer of the Commissariat Department, John Beverley Robinson, Attorney-General of Upper Canada, and other civic and military officials. Picturesquely set facing Stamford Green, the simple rectangular structure is enhanced by Gothic-style windows and a square, battlemented belfry. St. John's remained in continuous religious use until 1957 when a new church was completed and, though somewhat altered, it retains its original character.
L'Église De Saint-Jean L'Évangéliste
La construction d'une des plus vieilles églises anglicanes de la province, Saint-Jean l'Évangéliste débuta en 1825, pendant le ministère du revérénd William Leeming. L'église fut consacrée en 1828.
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Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 43° 7.428′ N, 79° 5.965′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Portage Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or
Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 3, 2025
2. Church of St. John the Evangelist - Reverse (French text)
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, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in 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: Alexander Robinson Cody House circa 1821 (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mitchell Cottage 1805 (about 180 meters away); Niagara Portage Road (about 210 meters away); 3357 St Patrick 1805 (about 210 meters away); Russell Cottage circa 1830 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); 1784 In Memorium 1984 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Stamford Presbyterian Cemetery History (approx. half a kilometer away); Oswald Regency Cottage circa 1835 (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.
Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 3, 2025
3. Church Of St. John The Evangelist
The marker is right of the church (partly behind the black sign).
The newer, 1957 "Church Of St. John The Evangelist" is adjacent (the red brick building peeking under the foliage right of the marker).
Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 3, 2025
4. Church Of St. John The Evangelist - Entrance
Of the four signs, three are older "historical plaques" for this building.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 7, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
