Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Grounds of this Canal
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 14, 2016
1. The Grounds of this Canal Marker
were donated by the Heirs of the late
Hon. Augustus Porter & Gen. Peter B. Porter.
1852.
Henry L. Southard, Chief Engineer
E. W. Ensign, Contractor
A. R. Trew, Superintendent.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1861.
Location. 43° 5.325′ N, 79° 3.574′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, New York, in Niagara County. It is at the intersection of 3rd Street and Niagara Street, on the right when traveling south on 3rd Street. The marker is at the northeast corner of the intersection. It was previously on the northwest corner in a neglected pocket park. The park two cement bleachers. It was surfaced with brick. That corner is now leveled surface parking for cars. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Niagara Falls NY 14301, United States
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Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, and in the Buffalo Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Niagara Falls Hydraulic Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Votes For Women (approx. 0.2 miles away); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bridges of Niagara (approx. ¼ mile away); Protecting Our Shared Waters (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Birth of Hydro Electric Power (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Niagara Falls Power Company (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.
Regarding The Grounds of this Canal. The
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, September 5, 2026
2. The Grounds of this Canal Marker - Current Location
Northeast corner of the intersection. Adjacent is the Niagara Falls Hydraulic Canal marker.
Also see . . .
1. Niagara Falls Hydraulic Power and Manufacturing Company. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 14, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. The Historic Mill District - Niagara Falls Thunder Alley. Niagara Frontier website entry (Submitted on March 14, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 14, 2016
3. Schoelkopf Bridge Dedication Plaque
The bridge, like the canal, is gone without a trace. This plaque is also gone. The plaque on stone was in the NW corner park, facing away from, but alongside, 3rd Street.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 14, 2016
4. Marker & 3rd Street - old NW location
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 14, 2016
5. Westward - old NW location
Towards the Days Inn.
via Uniquely Niagara, 1920
6. The Hydraulic Canal
Uniquely Niagara website entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 540 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 14, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 2. submitted on September 6, 2026, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 14, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 6. submitted on February 15, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
