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

Rogers-Harrison House 1817

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 31, 2025

1. Rogers-Harrison House 1817 - Marker

Inscription. Niagara-on-the-Lake • circa 1817 • O.H.A. Designated Building

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.

Location. 43° 15.441′ N, 79° 4.542′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Queen Street near Gate St, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 157 Queen 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 Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: McDougal-Harrison House 1820 (a few steps from this marker); Cottage Hospital circa 1820, 1920-1951 (within shouting distance of this marker); Law Society of Upper Canada 1797

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Richardson-Kiely House circa 1832 (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) (about 210 meters away); Royal George Theatre 1915 (about 240 meters away); William Kirby's Home (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Fort Mississauga Trail (approx. 0.3 kilometers 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. The reasons for its designation can be read at Also See link No. 1 below.

Regarding Rogers-Harrison House 1817. This is one of the oldest surviving buildings on Ontario. It was built in 1817 by John Rogers, replacing one on the same site burned by the retreating Americans in 1814. Alexander and Agnes Rogers, innkeepers, lived here. Son John was retailing alcohol in 1844. The house stayed in the family into the 20th century. It is currently operating as a 4-star hotel.

Also see . . . More info about this building (skip to Appendix B, page 5). (Submitted on September 3, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario.)

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Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 31, 2025

2. Rogers-Harrison 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 33 times since then and 12 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.