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

Russell Cottage circa 1830

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 18, 2025

1. Russell Cottage circa 1830 - Marker

Inscription. Heritage Landmark • circa 1830 • Russell Cottage

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

Location. 43° 7.601′ N, 79° 6.102′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is at the intersection of Saint Patrick Avenue and Brock St, on the right when traveling north on Saint Patrick Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3174 St Patrick Ave, Niagara Falls ON L2J 2M9, 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: 1784 In Memorium 1984 (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Stamford Presbyterian Cemetery History

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(about 180 meters away); Alexander Robinson Cody House circa 1821 (about 210 meters away); Niagara Portage Road (about 240 meters away); 3357 St Patrick 1805 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Mitchell Cottage 1805 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Church of St. John the Evangelist (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Oswald Regency Cottage circa 1835 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.

More about this marker. This marker indicates that this building has been designated of cultural heritage significance under the Ontario Heritage Act. The reasons for its designation can be read at Also See link No. 1 below.

Regarding Russell Cottage circa 1830. A tombstone lies on its side near the porch - nobody knows why, or whether there is a grave nearby. The back yard has a Kentucky coffeetree. Among the occupants of the house was Andrew Rorback, merchant, saddler and keeper of Rorback's Tavern. Later, Mary Jane Russell and her mother Grace Russell (relatives of the late Reverend John Russell) lived here.

Also see . . . More info about this building. (Submitted on September 3, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario.)

Russell Cottage image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 18, 2025

2. Russell Cottage

Photo faces north-east from St. Patrick Ave. The marker (centre, partially obscured) is mounted on the wall facing St. Patrick Ave, just right of the main entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 21, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.