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

Janet Carnochan 1839 - 1926

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

1. Janet Carnochan 1839 - 1926 Marker

A close-up view of the side of the historical marker with the English text.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

For more than thirty years Janet Carnochan, a native of Stamford, Ontario, taught elementary and secondary school at Niagara-on-the Lake, but she made her greatest contribution to the community as a historian rather than as an educator. A distinguished historical preservationist, Carnochan founded and was first president of the Niagara Historical Society, 1895-1925, and laboured tirelessly to safeguard and promote the rich heritage of Niagara. She wrote and edited numerous historical works including The History of Niagara and successfully campaigned for the construction of Memorial Hall, the first building erected for the purpose of a museum in Ontario. In 1949, when the town's former high school was incorporated into this complex, it was renamed Janet Carnochan Hall as a tribute to her efforts and dedication.

Pendant plus de 30 ans, Janet Carnochan, née à Stamford (Ontario), enseigna l'école élémentaire et secondaire à Niagara-on-the-Lake, mais c'est plus en qualité d'historienne que d'éducatrice qu'elle enrichit la communauté. S'intéressant à la conservation des monuments historiques, Carnochan

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créa la Niagara Historical Society, qu'elle présida de 1895 à 1925, et travailla sans relâche pour préserver et promouvoir le riche patrimoine du Niagara. Elle écrivit et édita de nombreuses études historiques dont The History of Niagara, et réussit à faire construire le Memorial Hall, le premier édifice construit comme musée en Ontario. En 1949, lorsque l'ancienne école secondaire de la ville fut intégrée â cet ensemble, elle fut baptisée Janet Carnochan Hall en reconnaissance de ses travaux et de son dévouement.

Erected 1984 by Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Citizenship and Culture.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.

Location. 43° 15.123′ N, 79° 4.304′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Castlereagh Street just west of Davy Street, on the right when traveling west. This historical marker is located on the grounds of the Niagara Historical Society and Museum, near the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43 Castlereagh Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0, 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,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

2. Janet Carnochan 1839 - 1926 Marker

A close-up view of the side of the historical marker with the French text.

distance of this marker: Memorial Hall, 1906 (a few steps from this marker); Ontario's First Railroad - The Erie and Ontario Railroad. (a few steps from this marker); Niagara Land Purchases (a few steps from this marker); The Canada Constellation (within shouting distance of this marker); Eedson-Fyfe House circa 1849 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Moore-Bishop-Stokes House (about 180 meters away); The Parliament Oak (about 180 meters away); Meritage House circa 1890 (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Also see . . .
1. Carnochan, Janet. This is a link to information provided by the Dictionary of Canadian Biography website. (Submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

2. BOOK - History of Niagara. By: Janet Carnochan. This is a link to information provided by GlobalGenealogy.com (Submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

3. Niagara Historical Society Museum. This is a link to information provided by the Niagara Historical Society & Museum. (Submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

3. Janet Carnochan 1839 - 1926 Marker

View looking west along Castlereagh Street of the historical marker on the front lawn of the Niagara Historical Society and Museum.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

4. Janet Carnochan 1839 - 1926 Marker

View looking east along Castlereagh Street of the historical marker on the front lawn of the Niagara Historical Society and Museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 739 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on August 30, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.