St. Davids in Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Secord Mill 1782-83
Old Grist Mill
| — | Niagara on the Lake Bicentennial Building | — |
Photographed by Kevin Westell, September 17, 2025
1. Secord Mill 1782-83 - Marker
Erected by Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.
Location. 43° 9.158′ N, 79° 6.248′ W. Marker is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in St. Davids. It is on Four Mile Creek Rd (Route 100), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 137 Four Mile Creek Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Golden Horseshoe and in Niagara Canada. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in 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: Woodbourne House 1839 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Burning of St. Davids 1814
this page online
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 Secord Mill 1782-83. This grist mill was built around 1782. It was an early "King's Mill", operated under the authority of the crown. It was originally operated by Peter Secord, then his nephew David (namesake of St. Davids, and husband of Laura Secord) and HIS son David Jr. During the 1910s - 1950s, The building became a restaurant catering to tourists, called The Old Mill Inn (or The Olde Mill Inn). The building is now a private residence. Despite exterior
Photographed by Kevin Westell, September 17, 2025
2. The Three Plaques
This marker is the topmost. The second reads, “Old Grist Mill • circa 1789.” The third reads, “Niagara on the Lake Bicentennial Building • 1812 – 2012.”
Also see . . . Secord Mill, web page by HistoricPlaces.ca. (Submitted on September 19, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario.)
Photographed by Kevin Westell, September 17, 2025
3. Secord Mill
The marker is one of three plaques facing the road, along the south edge of the west wall.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 41 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 19, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
