Niagara Falls in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Churches Atop of Drummond Hill

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019

1. Churches Atop of Drummond Hill Marker

Inscription. As early as 1795, a small log church, used by a number of denominations, was on top of this hill. Destroyed during the Battle of Lundy’s Lane on July 25, 1814, it was not replaced until 1819 when a combination church and schoolhouse was constructed near the site of the earlier building. In 1836 the many Presbyterians living in this area erected a meeting house here for their own use. A roughcast structure, the interior featured a gallery from which a fine and popular view of the Lundy’s Lane Battlefield could be had. This building was removed during the summer of 1887, after which construction began on the church you now see. Known as Drummond Hill Presbyterian, it was a gift to the congregation by local businessman William Lowell. Dedicated on March 5, 1888, this church still plays an important role in the life of the community.

Erected by City of Niagara Falls.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.

Location. 43° 5.362′ N, 79° 5.764′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region.

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It is on Lundy's Lane, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6136 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls ON L2G 1T1, 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: Holding the High Ground (a few steps from this marker); The Battle of Lundy’s Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Lundy's Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); Lundy’s Lane Battlefield Gateway (within shouting distance of this marker); I’ll Try, Sir (within shouting distance of this marker); War of 1812 (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldier's Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Aftermath of Battle

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019

2. Churches Atop of Drummond Hill Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.

More about this marker. Different images of the 1836 Presbyterian Church appear on the marker.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. These markers follow the story of the Battle of Lundy's Lane.

Drummond Hill Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019

3. Drummond Hill Presbyterian Church

Lundy's Lane Battlefield image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019

4. Lundy's Lane Battlefield

The Churches Atop of Drummond Hill marker is located on the Lundy's Lane Battlefield. The church can be seen on the left.

Churches Atop of Drummond Hill - Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 18, 2025

5. Churches Atop of Drummond Hill - Marker in context

Photo faces south-east from Lundy's Lane. From this angle, the marker (pointed by two arrows) just looks like an angled blue line. To reach the marker from the street: On the south side of the street, locate the stairs just west of the arch, that lines up with the front of the church. Go up the stairs, turn left, voila.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on September 8, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 22, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on July 20, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.