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

The British Methodist Episcopal Church of Canada

Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 18, 2025

1. The British Methodist Episcopal Church of Canada - Marker

Inscription. The British Methodist Episcopal Church of Canada
R. Nathaniel Dett Memorial Chapel built 1836

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A national historic site
For information (905) 358-9957

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 43° 5.262′ N, 79° 5.31′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is at the intersection of Peer Street and Grey Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Peer Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5674 Peer St, Niagara Falls ON L2G 1X1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: R. Nathaniel Dett Chapel, British Methodist Episcopal Church (here, next to this marker); Stamford Township Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Stamford Township Hall 1874 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Royal Canadian Legion Branch 479 War Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Americans Capture the British Guns (approx. half a kilometer away); The Americans Attack (approx. half a kilometer away); Facing the American Attack (approx. half a kilometer away); Burr Lockhart Plato (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.

Regarding The British Methodist Episcopal Church of Canada.
The church was built by the local Black community of former slaves, who made their way north and crossed to freedom in Canada before and during the American Civil War of 1861-1865. Originally named the Methodist Mission Church, in 1856 it was moved on logs to this location. In 1983 the chapel was renamed after the Canadian-born American, R. Nathaniel Dett (1882-1943), a leading figure in 20th-century North American sacred music; a composer,

R. Nathaniel Dett Memorial Chapel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 18, 2025

2. R. Nathaniel Dett Memorial Chapel

choir director and piano player. Mr. Dett attended church here until he moved to USA at age 11.

Architecturally, the Church is very basic in design and in style is close to Upper Canada
Georgian. It is well built and the interior is in excellent condition. This is an OHA designated heritage property.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 18, 2025

3. R. Nathaniel Dett Memorial Chapel

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.