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

First St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 1859-1884

Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 28, 2025

1. First St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 1859-1884 - Marker

Inscription.
Heritage Thorold
First St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
1859-1884
Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act

Erected by Heritage Thorold.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 43° 7.562′ N, 79° 11.955′ W. Marker is in Thorold, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is at the intersection of Ormond Street North and Vine Street, on the right when traveling south on Ormond Street North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 Ormond Street N, Thorold ON L2V 1Y6, 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 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: Chestnut Hall (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Chestnut Hall c. 1862 (within shouting distance of this marker); Dominion Government Building 1936 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Carroll-Tracy House c. 1865 (about 120 meters away); The Tracy House c. 1810 (about 120 meters away); Dominion Government Building (about 120 meters away); Carnegie Library 1912 (about 120 meters away); Tribute To Holy Rosary School 1928 - 2001 (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thorold.

More about this marker. The marker is mounted high on the base of the balcony, in line with the entrance door.

First St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 28, 2025

2. First St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.