Strathcona in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
United Empire Loyalists
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
1. United Empire Loyalists Marker
of the
United Empire
Loyalists
Who preferred to remain loyal British
subjects and came to Canada
in large numbers immediately
following the American Revolution
of 1776 and the signing of the
Treaty of Peace in 1783.
On this site in 1785 was erected
one of the first log houses in this
district by a loyalist pioneer Col.
Richard Beasley who on June 11th
and 12th 1796 here entertained
Lieut.-Colonel John Graves Simcoe
the first Lieutenant-Governor of
Upper Canada and Mrs. Simcoe.
Unveiled July 1st 1927 the Diamond Jubilee
of the Confederation of the Provinces
of Canada on July 1st 1867.
Erected 1927.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1838.
Location. 43° 16.193′ N, 79° 53.12′ 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 affixed to a large boulder, located along the east side of the parking lot, a short distance
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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 walking distance of this marker: Sir John Harvey (a few steps from this marker); Dundurn Castle (a few steps from this marker); Defensive Outwork (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Military Occupation of Burlington Heights (about 150 meters away); Cemetery Gatehouse (about 180 meters away); Deaf Education at Dundurn Castle (about 210 meters away); First Line of Defense (about 240 meters away); Burlington Heights 1813 - 1814 (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.
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. Richard Beasley. Wikipedia website entry (Submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. John Graves Simcoe. Wikipedia website entry (Submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
2. United Empire Loyalists Marker
View of the historical marker affixed to a large boulder in Dundurn Park.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
3. United Empire Loyalists Marker
View of the historical marker (seen behind the park bench, under the tree) in Dundurn Park, near the parking lot.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
4. United Empire Loyalists Marker
Another view of the historical marker (seen just behind and to the left of the tree) in Dundurn Park, near the parking lot
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
5. United Empire Loyalists Marker
View of the historical marker affixed to a large boulder in Dundurn Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,128 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
