Downtown in St. John's in Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland and Labrador — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)

Anderson House

Built circa 1804

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson

1. Anderson House Marker

Inscription. Thought to have been built in 1804 by militia sergeant James Anderson, this is believed to be the oldest surviving house in St. John's. Its hipped-roof form was common during the 18th and early 19th centuries. Conveniently located between Fort William and fortifications on Signal Hill, it is believed to have originally served as a military billet and stable.

Anderson House is designated a Registered Heritage Structure by Heritage NL. Find more at heritagenl.ca

Erected by Heritage Newfoundland.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.

Location. 47° 34.351′ N, 52° 41.731′ W. Marker is in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, in Avalon Peninsula. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Powers Court and Signal Hill Road, on the right when traveling west on Powers Court. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 42 Powers Court, St John's NL A1A 1B6, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Avalon Peninsula.

It is also in Atlantic Canada.

Globally,

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it is in the North Atlantic Region,

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,

and Acadia.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Anderson House (here, next to this marker); Mary Meager Southcott (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Fort William / Le Fort William (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); 28 Cochrane Street (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Bannerman House (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Government House / Résidence Du Lieutenant-Gouverneur (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Sir Humphrey Gilbert (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); The Newfoundland National War Memorial (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. John's.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, July 2024

2. Anderson House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.