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

Nelles Fitch House 1791

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 7, 2025

1. Nelles Fitch House 1791 - Marker

Inscription.
Ontario Heritage - Grimsby LACAC

Nelles Fitch House
1791

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.

Location. 43° 11.578′ N, 79° 34.004′ W. Marker is in Grimsby, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is at the intersection of Main Street W and Murray Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street W. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 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: First Town Meeting (within shouting distance of this marker); Grimsby Town Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); April 5th, 1990, 200th Anniversary of the First Municipal Meeting in Upper Canada (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Robert Nelles 1761-1842 (within shouting distance of this marker); Watering trough from Grimsby's Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Grimsby Cenotaph (within shouting distance of this marker); Nelles Manor 1798 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gibson House c. 1860 (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grimsby.

Regarding Nelles Fitch House 1791. Robert Nelles built this house in 1791 while his was building

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the (larger) Manor house across the street. The house was used as officers’ quarters during the war of 1812; and had a prison cell in the basement.

Nelles Fitch House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 7, 2025

2. Nelles Fitch House

The marker (hidden behind tree) is west (right) of the front door, between two windows.

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 61 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.