Port Colborne in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Earth Scraper Used On Construction of Welland Canal
Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 21, 2025
1. Earth Scraper Used On Construction of Welland Canal - Marker
Erected by Port Colborne Historical Museum.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the The Welland Canals series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2008.
Location. 42° 53.266′ N, 79° 15.098′ W. Marker is in Port Colborne, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is at the intersection of King Street and Princess Street on King Street. The marker and the earth scraper are in the north-east corner of the property of the Port Colborne Historical Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 280 King Street, Port Colborne ON L3K 5X8, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Steam Tug Yvon Duprι Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Hand operated winch from 2nd Welland Canal Lock Gate (a few steps from this marker); SS Hochelaga Lifeboat 1949 (a few steps from this marker); Anchor from the Raleigh (a few steps from this marker); Port Colborne and the Niagara St. Catharines and Toronto Railway (NS&T) (within shouting distance of this marker); Ingleside c. 1867 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Founding of Port Colborne (about 150 meters away); The Welland Canal (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Colborne.
Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 21, 2025
2. Earth Scraper
The marker is mounted on the top of the earth scraper.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
