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

McDougal-Harrison House 1820

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 31, 2025

1. McDougal-Harrison House 1820 - Marker

Inscription. Niagara-on-the-Lake • circa 1820 • 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 1820.

Location. 43° 15.449′ N, 79° 4.556′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on Queen Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 165 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: Cottage Hospital circa 1820, 1920-1951 (a few steps from this marker); Rogers-Harrison House 1817 (a few steps from this marker); Law Society of Upper Canada 1797 (about

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90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Richardson-Kiely House circa 1832 (about 150 meters away); George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) (about 240 meters away); Royal George Theatre 1915 (approx. 0.3 kilometers 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 McDougal-Harrison House 1820. This two-storey Regency townhouse was built by Adam Crysler in 1820. A brick and clapboard extension at rear was added around 1835. Probably planned as part of a row of houses, similar adjacent houses were never built. Notable occupants include Daniel McDougal, a merchant, a founding member of the St. Vincent de Paul congregation in the 1830s, veteran of Lundy's Lane and militia colonel; and William H. Harrison, mayor for three terms starting in 1915.

Also see . . . More info about this building.

McDougal-Harrison House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, August 31, 2025

2. McDougal-Harrison House

(Submitted on September 3, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario.)

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 79 times since then and 53 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.