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

Runchey's Tavern

Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 11, 2025

1. Runchey's Tavern - Marker

Inscription. Robert Runchey was granted land in Louth Township in 1791 after serving in the British army during the American Revolution. By the end of the century he was running an inn at this site. "Runchey's tavern" became a well-known coach stop and local landmark. During the War of 1812 it was a meeting place for troops. Runchey, an officer in the Lincoln militia, became the captain of a company of black volunteers from the Niagara peninsula. He commanded the "Colored Corps" from its formation in the fall of 1812 until the winter of 1812-13. Runchey's tavern building survived until the 1970s, when it was damaged by fire and torn down. Vestiges of its foundation, driveway and landscaping are still evident.

Erected by Niagara Heritage Commemorative Committee with the assistance of the Ontario Heritage Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.

Location. 43° 8.378′ N, 79° 21.128′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on King Street, on the right when

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traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2570 King Street, Lincoln ON L0R 1S0, 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,

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 2 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Snure General Store and Toll House (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); The Jordan House (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); Tailor Shop & Emporium (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); The Farr Cottage (approx. 1.7 kilometers away); Jacob Fry House 1815 (approx. 1.7 kilometers away); Neutral Nation (approx. 1.8 kilometers away); Jordan Mennonite (Haines) Cemetery circa 1840 (approx. 1.8 kilometers away); 1953-2003 In Celebration Of The 50th Anniversary (approx. 1.8 kilometers away).

Runchey's Tavern - Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 11, 2025

2. Runchey's Tavern - Marker in context

The marker is plainly visible a few steps south of the road, in a grassy area.

Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 103 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 11, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. 2. submitted on July 12, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.