Ball's Falls in Lincoln in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Ball Home 1846

Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 11, 2025

1. The Ball Home 1846 Marker

Inscription. The Ball Family home, built by local architect Newton Perry, is a fine example of a Georgian-style house. It was constructed for George P.M. Ball and his family in 1846. The front of the house along Sixth Avenue was used as a general store for the village of Glen Elgin, while the family lived in the remainder of the house.

The plans for the Village of Glen Elgin never materialized, and the hamlet's production and activity slowly declined. By 1870, the hamlet and the store ceased to exist.

This house and the mills were inherited by George P.M. Ball's son, Mortimer Ball, in 1883. Mortimer converted the general store to sitting rooms and included a law office in which he could practice from home. Today, the interior of the house depicts how it would look in the early 1900s when Mortimer and his family lived here.

The house contains many original features including antique furnishings, wallcoverings and carpeting.

Erected by Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 43° 8.013′ N,

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79° 22.965′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in Ball's Falls. It is on Sixth Avenue. The marker is within Ball's Falls Conservation Area, along a walking path, 5 metres north of the road (Sixth Avenue) and 10 metres east of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3192 Sixth Avenue, 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 walking distance of this marker: Glen Elgin Settlement - Ball's Falls (here, next to this marker); St. George Anglican Church 1864 (a few steps from this marker); The Village of Glen Elgin (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairchild Cabin c. 1800s (within

The Ball Home 1846 - Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 11, 2025

2. The Ball Home 1846 - Marker in context

Photo faces north from the road. This marker is the one left of the gravel chip pathway. The Ball home is out-of-frame left.

shouting distance of this marker); Ball's Grist-Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); The Saw Mill 1816 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Blacksmith Shop c. 1850s (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Grist Mill 1809 (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.

The Ball Home - east side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 11, 2025

3. The Ball Home - east side

The Ball Home - west side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

4. The Ball Home - west side

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

5. The Ball Home - east side

Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 12, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.