Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Niagara Historical Society
1895 - 1995
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
1. Niagara Historical Society Marker
On December 12th, 1895, a group of dedicated persons founded the Niagara Historical Society.
This tree was planted in 1995 to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Society.
Erected 1995 by Niagara Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is December 12, 1895.
Location. 43° 15.308′ N, 79° 4.224′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is on King Street north of Picton St, on the right when traveling north. The marker is in Simcoe Park, next to the King St sidewalk, 30 metres north-east of Picton St. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 177 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: Niagara Agricultural Society (a few steps from this marker); Upper Canada Gazette, or American Oracle (a few steps from this marker); John Graves Simcoe (within shouting distance of this marker); Bicentennial of First Parliament (within shouting distance of this marker); First Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Niagara (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
2. Niagara Historical Society Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
3. Niagara Historical Society Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
4. Marker in Simcoe Park
The Centennial tree can be seen behind the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on September 7, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 23, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
