Queenston in Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Laura Secord (1775-1868)
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
1. Laura Secord (1775-1868) Marker
The celebrated heroine of the war of 1812 is a renowned figure in Canadian History. Determined to warn the British of an impending attack on Beaver Dams, Secord set out from her home on June 22, 1813, on a dangerous mission. She traveled alone for over 30 kilometers, behind enemy lines, struggling to make it to the De Cew farmhouse, where she informed Lieutenant Fitzgibbon about the American plan. Later in the 19th century, a first generation of women historians championed Secord's courageous deed with the goal of uncovering and popularizing women's contributions to the history of Canada.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812 • Women. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 43° 9.85′ N, 79° 3.321′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in Queenston. It is at the intersection of Queenston Street and Partition Street on Queenston Street. This historical marker is at the north-west corner of the visitor parking lot for the Laura Secord Homestead (a museum), just north of the walkway from the parking to the home itself. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 Queenston Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1L0, 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,
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
2. Laura Secord (1775-1868) Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Laura Ingersoll Secord 1775-1868 (a few steps from this marker); Home of Laura Ingersoll Secord (within shouting distance of this marker); Queenston United Church of Canada (within shouting distance of this marker); The Founding of Queenston (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Brock Dead House (about 90 meters away); The Queenston Baptist Church (about 90 meters away); 'Alfred' (about 210 meters away); Brock's Cenotaph (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
More about this marker. 1. This marker is located at the former residence of Laura Secord who has been recognized as "a person of national historic significance" by the Minister of Canadian Heritage. The residence and surrounding property is maintained as a historical park by the Ontario Niagara Parks Commission. According to the Niagara Parks website the location of this site is at, "29 Queenston St. in the Village of Queenston,
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
3. Laura Secord (1775-1868) Marker
View of the historical marker with the Laura Secord homestead in the background.
2. For clarity: there is different marker and building named "Laura Secord Home" in Chippawa (southern Niagara Falls, about 15 km south) where Mrs. Secord spent her later years.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Also see . . .
1. Laura Secord Homestead. This is a link to information provided by the Niagara Parks web site (Submitted on January 14, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. Laura Secord. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on January 14, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
4. Laura Secord (1775-1868) Marker
View looking east from the Niagara Parkway of the Laura Secord homestead in the distant background.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
5. Laura Secord (1775-1868) Marker
View looking north along the Niagara Parkway, of the "Laura Secord Homestead" sign, marking the location of the property managed by the Niagara Parks.
Internet Archive
6. Mrs. Secord Warning Fitzgibbon
from Lossing 1913 History of the United States.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,189 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on August 18, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. Photos: 1. submitted on January 14, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 2. submitted on September 24, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 14, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 6. submitted on August 11, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
