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

Table Rock

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 21, 2013

1. Table Rock Marker

Inscription. This is the site of the historic landmark, Table Rock, a shelf of bare rock 61 metres (200 feet) long, 18.3 metres (60 feet) wide. Once part of the crest of the Horseshoe Falls it was left isolated when the Falls receded. Rock falls in 1818, 1828, 1829, 1850 and 1934 reduced its size. The remaining overhang was blasted off for safety reasons in 1935.

Erected by Niagara Parks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 43° 4.891′ N, 79° 4.683′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It can be reached from Niagara Parkway 0.4 kilometers south of Murray Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6342 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls ON L0S 1J0, 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: Nikola Tesla (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Nikola Tesla (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Nikola Tesla (within shouting distance of this marker); Tightrope Walker Nik Wallenda (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Table Rock House (approx. 0.3

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kilometers away); Niagara Parks 1888 - 2013 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Louis Hennepin 1626 - c. 1705 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); José María Heredia (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 21, 2013

2. Table Rock Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,499 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.