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

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 1883

Photographed by Kevin Westell, September 14, 2025

1. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 1883 - Marker

Inscription.
City of Thorold
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 1883
(Congregation established 1802)

Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act

Erected by City of Thorold.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1802.

Location. 43° 7.424′ N, 79° 11.921′ W. Marker is in Thorold, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is at the intersection of Clairmont Street and Ormond Street S, on the right when traveling west on Clairmont Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 Clairmont Street, Thorold ON L2V 1R3, 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: A

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different marker also named St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 1883 (here, next to this marker); Munro House 1866 (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John The Evangelist (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Carnegie Library 1912 (about 120 meters away); L.G. Lorriman School (about 120 meters away); Schwaller Block (about 150 meters away); Quebec Bank (about 150 meters away); The Quebec Bank 1875 (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thorold.

Regarding St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 1883. A nearby marker indicates:
St. Andrew's congregation was founded in 1802. Worship took place in a public building, until a brick church was built in 1859 at 17 Ormond Street North. This building was built in 1883, of limestone in the neo-Gothic style. The "church hall" addition was built in 1927.

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, September 14, 2025

2. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Photo faces north-west from Clairmont. The marker is on the wall facing Clairmont, just left of the entrance.

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church - the Church Hall addition image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Westell, September 14, 2025

3. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church - the Church Hall addition

Photo faces south-east from Ormond St.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.