Burlington Heights in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Dundurn Castle

— 1832 —

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 10, 2012

1. Dundurn Castle Marker

Inscription.
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. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 43° 16.182′ N, 79° 53.123′ W. Marker is in Burlington Heights, Ontario, in Hamilton. Marker 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, Burlington Heights ON L8R, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sir John Harvey (a few steps from this marker); United Empire Loyalists (a few steps from

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this marker); a different marker also named Dundurn Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Allan Napier MacNab (within shouting distance of this marker); Defensive Outwork (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Military Occupation of Burlington Heights (about 150 meters away); First Line of Defense (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Burlington Heights 1813 - 1814 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burlington Heights.

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 652 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 19, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.