Queenston in Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Laura Ingersoll Secord 1775-1868

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

1. Laura Ingersoll Secord 1775-1868 Marker

Inscription.
Born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Laura Ingersoll came to Upper Canada with her father in 1795 and settled in this area. About two years later she married James Secord, a United Empire Loyalist, and within seven years they had moved to this site from nearby St. Davids. From here, during the war of 1812, Laura Secord set out on an arduous 19-mile journey to warn the local British commander, Lieutenant James Fitzgibbon, of an impending American attack. The courage and tenacity displayed on this occasion in June 1813 places her in the forefront of the province's heroines. Mrs. Secord's house, a simple frame building, was restored (1971-72), and remains as a memorial to this exceptional act of patriotism.

Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board, Archives of Ontario.

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, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1813.

Location. 43° 9.841′ N, 79° 3.317′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake,

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Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in Queenston. It is on Queenston Street west of Partition Street. This historical marker is situated on the Canadian side of the Niagara River in a residential area located at the base of the Niagara Escarpment, in the backyard of the property that was once the home of Laura Ingersoll Secord. 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,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in 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: Laura 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

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

2. Laura Ingersoll Secord 1775-1868 Marker

View of the former location of the historical marker on the grounds of the Laura Secord homestead.

shouting distance of this marker); Brock Dead House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Founding of Queenston (about 90 meters away); The Queenston Baptist Church (about 90 meters away); 'Alfred' (about 180 meters away); Brock's Cenotaph (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. Laura Secord Homestead. This is a link to information provided by the Niagara Parks web site (Submitted on November 10, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

2. Laura Secord. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on November 10, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

3. Laura Ingersoll Secord 1775-1868 Marker

Another view of the historical marker on the Laura Secord homestead, as seen from beyond the white picket fence located along the parking lot.

Laura Ingersoll Secord Marker in New Location image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019

4. Laura Ingersoll Secord Marker in New Location

The Laura Ingersoll Secord 1775-1868 marker has been relocated to the southwest corner of the homestead property.

Laura Ingersoll Secord Homestead image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

5. Laura Ingersoll Secord Homestead

View looking north from Partition Street of the Laura Secord Homestead.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

6. Laura Ingersoll Secord Homestead

View looking east from the Niagara Parkway of the Laura Secord homestead in the distant background.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

7. Laura Ingersoll Secord Homestead

View looking north along the Niagara Parkway, of the "Laura Secord Homestead" sign, marking the location of the property managed by the Niagara Parks.

Laura Ingersoll Secord - The Heroine of Beaver Dams image. Click for more information.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, Unknown

8. Laura Ingersoll Secord - The Heroine of Beaver Dams

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Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 903 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on August 18, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 11, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4. submitted on September 20, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 11, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 8. submitted on August 24, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.