St. Catharines in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Lincoln County Humane Society - Horse Watering Trough
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 26, 2025
1. Lincoln County Humane Society - Horse Watering Trough - Marker
In 1930, The Lincoln County Humane Society placed this horse watering trough near the corner of Ontario and St. Paul Street.
In 1967, it was saved from the wrecker by the ladies auxiliary and remains an important reminder of the dedicated people who formed this society in 1927.
Erected by Lincoln County Humane Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 43° 9.304′ N, 79° 15.963′ W. Marker is in St. Catharines, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It can be reached from the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Louth Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker and horse trough are just left of the entrance to the Humane Society Of Greater Niagara building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 160 Fourth Avenue, St Catharines ON L2S 0B6, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ridley College (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); Ribfest and D-Day and Vimy Ridge Memorial Plaque (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); Murray Ross Morton 1905-1965 (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); Alexander (Alex) McDonald McKenzie Park (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); The Walter Ostanek Pavilion (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); Early Hotels, Spas and Mineral Springs (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Tree to Commemorate International Literacy Year (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Montebello Park 1887-1987 (approx. 1.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Catharines.
Regarding Lincoln County Humane Society - Horse Watering Trough. Re naming: In 1970, the counties of Lincoln and Welland re-merged to form Niagara Region. In 2023, the Lincoln County Humane Society was renamed to the Humane Society of Greater Niagara.
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 26, 2025
2. Lincoln County Humane Society - Horse Watering Trough - Marker in context
Photo faces south from near the road. From this angle, the marker and the horse trough are just left of the tree, which is near the building entrance.
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 26, 2025
3. Horse Watering Trough
... now used as a planter. Luckily, few thirsty horses visit the Humane Society. Hey, there's a bird's nest hiding up on a ledge.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on August 28, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. Photos: 1. submitted on August 26, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. 2. submitted on September 3, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. 3. submitted on August 26, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
