Strathcona in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Sir Allan Napier MacNab
1798 - 1862
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
1. Sir Allan Napier MacNab Marker
Politician, businessman, land speculator and soldier, Allan MacNab enjoyed a very public life. He was a successful lawyer and was appointed Upper Canada's first Queen's Counsel. In 1838 he was knighted for his role in suppressing the rebellion in Upper Canada. The profits from his extensive land speculation were fed into a variety of projects, including construction of his monument, Dundurn. He was influential in establishing the Gore Bank and in promoting the Great Western Railway. During a political career spanning three decades, he was three times Speaker and, from 1854 to 1856, Premier.
Homme politique, homme d'affaires, spéculateur foncier, officier militaire et avocat, Allan MacNab eut une longue vie publique. Premier conseiller de la reine au Haut-Canada, il fut créé chevalier en 1838, en récompense de son rôle répressif lors de la Rébellion. Il contribua à l'établissement de la Gore Bank et du Great Western Railway. Il investit les profits de ses spéculations dans divers projets dont la construction de ce chateau, Dundurn, qui devait prolonger sa mémoire. Au cours de ses quelque 30
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Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 43° 16.154′ N, 79° 53.094′ W. Marker was in Hamilton, Ontario. It was in Strathcona. It could be reached from York Boulevard just north of Dundurn Street North, on the right when traveling north. This historical marker is located along the walking path, in front of the Dundurn Castle, in Dundurn Park. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton ON L8R 2A4, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was on the Golden Horseshoe, in the Hamilton-Halton-Brant Area, and specifically in the Toronto Metropolitan Area. It was also in Central Canada. Globally, it was in North America, on the
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
2. Sir Allan Napier MacNab Marker
View of the historical marker (marker on the right), situated along the walking paths, in Dundurn Park.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Dundurn Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir John Harvey (within shouting distance of this marker); United Empire Loyalists (within shouting distance of this marker); Military Occupation of Burlington Heights (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Deaf Education at Dundurn Castle (about 150 meters away); Defensive Outwork (about 210 meters away); Cemetery Gatehouse (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Dundurn Castle/Burlington Heights Château Dundurn/Burlington Heights (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Dundurn Castle (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. Marker missing (possibly stolen) as of October,
Photographed by Tim Boyd, October 13, 2025
3. Sir Allan Napier MacNab Marker (formerly on the right)
It is missing as of October 2025.
Also see . . .
1. Allan MacNab. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. MacNAB, Sir Allan Napier. This is a link to information provided by the Dictionary of Canadian Biography website. (Submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
4. Sir Allan Napier MacNab Marker
A distant view of the historical marker, with the Dundurn Castle in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,068 times since then and 82 times this year. Last updated on December 4, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 3. submitted on December 4, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. 4. submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Transcription of the French text on the marker. • Can you help?
