Strathcona in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Dundurn Castle
1832
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
1. Dundurn Castle Marker
This mansion was built 1832-35 by Allan Napier MacNab (1798-1862) and named after the family ancestral seat in Scotland. Enlisting at fifteen, MacNab distinguished himself by his bravery in the War of 1812. He subsequently entered politics and was noted for his support of the Family Compact. During the Rebellion of 1837 he was one of the government's most active military supporters and was knighted for his services. Leader of the Tory-Conservatives, MacNab was speaker of the Legislative Assembly on several occasions and Prime Minister of Canada 1854-56.
Erected 1958 by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 43° 16.182′ N, 79° 53.123′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Strathcona. It is on York Boulevard just north of Dundurn Street North, on the right when traveling north. This historical marker is located along the east side of the parking lot, a short distance north of the Dundurn Castle, in Dundurn Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton ON L8R 2A4, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe, in the Hamilton-Halton-Brant Area, and specifically in the Toronto Metropolitan Area. 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 Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
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Other markers no longer nearby. Sir Allan Napier MacNab (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Dundurn Castle (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Dundurn Castle. 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. City of Hamilton Dundurn National Historic Site. This is a link to information provided by the City of Hamilton's website. (Submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
3. Dundurn Castle National Historic Site of Canada. This is a link to information provided by a website administered by Parks Canada. (Submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
2. Dundurn Castle Marker
View of the historical marker (marker on near right) looking northeast.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
3. Dundurn Castle Marker
View of the historical marker (the marker on the far right) looking southeast towards the Dundurn Castle. Also a view of the Dundurn Park, parking lot with the entrance seen to the distant far right of the picture.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 939 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
