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

The White House c. 1830

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 7, 2025

1. The White House c. 1830 - Marker

Inscription.
Ontario Heritage - Grimsby LACAC

The White House
c. 1830

Erected by Grimsby LACAC.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 43° 11.578′ N, 79° 34.207′ W. Marker is in Grimsby, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Main Street W, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 159 Main Street W, Grimsby ON L3M 1S1, 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: St. Andrew’s Anglican Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Robert Nelles 1761-1842 (about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line); Nelles Manor 1798 (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Nelles Fitch House 1791 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); First Town Meeting (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); April 5th, 1990, 200th Anniversary of the First Municipal Meeting in Upper Canada (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Grimsby Town Bell (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Watering trough from Grimsby's Main Street (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grimsby.

Regarding The White House c. 1830. Reverend George Grout (1804-1849) worked at the nearby St. Andrew's Anglican Church. This "White

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House" was built by Rev. Grout’s father for his son and new bride. John Grout (Rev. Grouts son) founded and operated the Grout Foundry, and became a politician as well.

The White House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 7, 2025

2. The White House

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 7, 2025

3. The White House

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.