Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Cook's Tavern
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Taverne Cook
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Photographed by Robert Rusaw, June 5, 2026
1. Cook's Tavern Marker
In the early 1800s, Loyalist Michael Cook ran a small inn and tavern from his riverfront home in Dundas County. Such businesses supported the stagecoach lines that ran between Montreal and Kingston by providing accommodation and livery service. In November, 1813, American invaders occupied and destroyed the Cook property during the Battle of Crysler's Farm. In 1820, Michael Cook used his war losses compensation to build this large brick structure. In 1956, it was moved two kilometers east. to Upper Canada Village. Today, the Tavern represents this business as it had evolved by the 1860s.
Au début des années 1800, le loyaliste Michael Cook tenait une petite auberge et taverne de sa demeure riveraine dans le comté de Dundas. Cette entreprise soutenait les lignes de diligence qui circulaient entre Montréal et Kingston en fournissant de l'hébergement et un service de pension pour les chevaux. En novembre 1813, des envahisseurs américains ont occupé et détruit la propriété Cook lors de la bataille de la ferme Crysler. En 1820, Michael Cook a utilisé
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Erected by Upper Canada Village.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 44° 56.795′ N, 75° 4.016′ W. Marker is in Morrisburg, Ontario, in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties. It is in Upper Canada Village. It can be reached from County Road 2, on the right when traveling east. This marker is located in Upper Canada Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg ON K0C 1X0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario. 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: Broom-maker's House / La Maison du fabricant de balais (within shouting distance of this marker); Robertson Stable / Écurie Robertson (within shouting distance of this marker); Beach's Sawmill / Scierie Beach (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire Engine House / Poste de Pompiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Cook's Tavern Barn / Grange de la taverne Cook (within
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, June 5, 2026
2. Cook's Tavern Marker
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, June 5, 2026
3. Cook's Tavern
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, June 5, 2026
4. Cook's Tavern
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, June 5, 2026
5. Cook's Tavern
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, June 5, 2026
6. Cook's Tavern
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2026, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 14, 2026, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
