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

Buchner House circa 1799

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 18, 2025

1. Buchner House circa 1799 - Marker

Inscription. Heritage Landmark
circa 1799
Buchner House

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1799.

Location. 43° 5.308′ N, 79° 5.821′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Buchner Place east of Drummond Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6172 Buchner Pl, Niagara Falls ON L2G 1X6, 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: Drummond Hill Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Drummond Hill Cemetery (about 90 meters away,

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measured in a direct line); I’ll Try, Sir (about 120 meters away); Battle of Lundy's Lane (about 120 meters away); Holding the High Ground (about 120 meters away); Churches Atop of Drummond Hill (about 120 meters away); One Hundredth Anniversary of the Battle of Lundy's Lane (about 120 meters away); Soldier's Monument (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.

Regarding Buchner House circa 1799. United Empire Loyalist Christopher Buchner built this house in 1799. The house is adjacent to Drummond Hill Cemetery; and Buchner and his son John fought in the Battle of Lundy's Lane, very near this house, in 1814. Later owner Donald MacKenzie built a tourist-ready observation tower of the battlefield.

Also see . . . More info about this building.

Constructed in 1799, the Buchner House is a one-and-a-half storey building with blue siding, white trim and an enclosed porch. It is situated at 6172 Buchner Place on the southwest slope of Drummond Hill, in the city of Niagara Falls. The house is in close proximity to the historic Lundy's Lane, the site of one of the bloodiest battles of
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 18, 2025

2. Buchner House
The marker is mounted over the steps to the front door.
the 1812-1814 war.

(Submitted on September 3, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 21, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.