Niagara Falls in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada
Niagara Portage Road
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
1. Niagara Portage Road Marker
Following the cession of the east bank of the Niagara River to the United States in 1783, the British authorities felt compelled to transfer the portage road around Niagara Falls to the west bank of the river. Opened in 1789 by a group of private traders led by Robert Hamilton, the road between Queenston and Chippawa, which passed to the east of this monument, became the official government route in 1791. Until the completion of the Welland Canal in 1829 and the building of railways in the 1850's, it was the principal link in trade, travel, and war between Lake Ontario and the upper lakes.Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.
Location. 43° 7.542′ N, 79° 5.953′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker is at the intersection of Portage Road and Dennis Lane, on the left when traveling north on Portage Road. This historical marker is located in the northeast corner
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Stamford Cottage (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Indian Ossuary (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Buried Railway Trestle and Buried Gorge (approx. 1.8 kilometers away); Niagara Falls Park and River Railway (approx. 1.8 kilometers away); Niagara River Recreation Trail (approx. 2 kilometers away); Thompson Point (approx. 2.4 kilometers away); Whirlpool Rapids Gorge (approx. 2.5 kilometers away); Niagara Spanish Aero Car (approx. 2.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
2. Niagara Portage Road Marker
Close-up view of the text on the historical marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
3. Niagara Portage Road Marker
View of the historical marker looking south along Portage Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
4. Niagara Portage Road Marker
View of the historical marker looking north along Portage Road.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012
5. Niagara Portage Road Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 597 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on August 2, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
