Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Moore-Bishop-Stokes House
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 31, 2025
1. Moore-Bishop-Stokes House - Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 43° 15.222′ N, 79° 4.302′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is at the intersection of King Street and Platoff St, on the right when traveling north on King Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 244 King St, 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 Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Meritage House circa 1890 (within shouting distance of this marker); Eedson-Fyfe House circa 1849 (within shouting distance of this marker); William Kirby (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Niagara District Court House / Le palais de justice du district de Niagara (about 150 meters away); Niagara-on-the-Lake Historical District (about 150 meters away); Niagara Court House (about 150 meters away); In Grateful Memory Of Henry Paffard 1824-1912 (about 150 meters away); Niagara Light Dragoons Memorial (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
More about this marker. This marker indicates that this building has been designated of cultural heritage significance under the Ontario Heritage Act.
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Regarding Moore-Bishop-Stokes House. The Moore-Bishop-Stokes House is the oldest building on King Street. It may have been used a school for a while. It was a lodging house in the 1870s. Some original interior trim remains - the door cases, chair rails, parts of the staircase and the drawing room mantelpiece.
Also see . . . More info about this building. (Submitted on September 3, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario.)
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 31, 2025
2. Moore-Bishop-Stokes House
Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
