Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Niagara-on-the-Lake Cenotaph and Clock Tower
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 31, 2025
1. Niagara-on-the-Lake Cenotaph - south-east text
To the memory and honour of the men of Niagara On The Lake who gave their lives in the Great War 1914-1918
and in World War II 1939-1945
1914 - 1918
Best, Robert F.
Currie, Wm. Perry
Houghton, Robert C.
Houghton, Tom. Hadley
Longhurst, Herbert
Nisbet, Walter L.
Ryan, Gordon B.
Shepherd, Edwin C.
Thomas, Reginald
Thompson, Charles T.
1939 - 1945
Deitsch, J.J.
Dinwiddie, G.C.
Grafton, F.W.
Greaves, R.
Grier, G.M.
Grimstead, J.E.
Hall, J.M.
Hindle, P.S.
Howarth, J.L.
Lamoure, L.R.
Lewis, R.S.
Pickard, A.
Scott, G.
Thompson, E. Winnett
Unger, J.
Wraith, W.
Yates, L.A.
Yates, P.E.G.
1950 - Korea - 1953
Their name liveth for evermore
On the sea, land and in the air they laid down their lives for our freedom
Cenotaph
[Right]
This cenotaph is dedicated to the memory of Canadians who died in the service of their country
Their name liveth for evermore
[Left]
This cenotaph is dedicated to the memory of Canadians who died in the service of their country
Their name liveth for evermore
Erected
this page online
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Korean • War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 43° 15.313′ N, 79° 4.302′ W. Memorial is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Queen Street, on the left when traveling west. The cenotaph and clock tower are on the centre traffic island in the middle of Queen Street, in front of the old courthouse. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 26 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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: Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake Official Flag (a few steps from this marker); Near This Spot Stood The Government House (a few steps from this marker); Niagara Court House (a few steps from this marker); In Grateful Memory Of Henry Paffard 1824-1912 (a few steps from this marker); Niagara-on-the-Lake Historical District (a few steps from this marker); Niagara District Court House / Le palais de justice du district de Niagara (a few steps from this marker); Niagara Light Dragoons Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); William Kirby (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 31, 2025
2. Niagara-on-the-Lake Cenotaph and Clock Tower
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 31, 2025
3. Niagara-on-the-Lake Cenotaph - north-east text
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 31, 2025
4. Niagara-on-the-Lake Cenotaph and Clock Tower - north-west side
Home of the rarely-seen clock troll.
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 31, 2025
5. Niagara-on-the-Lake Cenotaph - south-west text
The pipe is a drain-spout.
Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 31, 2025
6. Niagara-on-the-Lake Cenotaph and Clock Tower - south-east side
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 2, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
