Burlington Heights 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

Inscription. 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.

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. 43° 16.154′ N, 79° 53.094′ W. Marker is in Burlington Heights, Ontario, in Hamilton. Marker can 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 is at or near this postal address: 610 York Boulevard, Burlington Heights ON L8R, Canada. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dundurn Castle (here, next to this marker); 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); Defensive Outwork (about 210 meters away); First Line of Defense (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Burlington Heights 1813 - 1814 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burlington Heights.

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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

2. Sir Allan Napier MacNab Marker

View of the historical marker (marker on the right), situated along the walking paths, in Dundurn Park.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012

3. Sir Allan Napier MacNab Marker

View of the historical marker (1st on right) in the foreground, with a view of Dundurn Castle in the background.

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 January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 650 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.