St. Catharines in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Harriet Tubman

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

1. Harriet Tubman Marker

Inscription. After the passing of the USA 1850 Fugitive Slave Law she said, "I wouldn't trust Uncle Sam with my people no longer: I brought them all clear off to Canada."

Erected 2010.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 43° 9.915′ N, 79° 14.399′ W. Marker is in St. Catharines, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker is on Geneva Street just north of North Street, on the right when traveling north. This historical marker is located on the north side of the BME Church, in a small park, dedicated to honoring Harriet Tubman. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 92 Geneva Street, St Catharines ON L2R 4N2, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harriet Ross Tubman c. 1820-1913 (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Harriet Tubman (a few steps from this marker); Salem Chapel, British Methodist Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker); BME Church (a few steps from this marker); St. Catharines (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); St. Paul Street United Church (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The First Welland Canal 1824-1833

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(approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Private Alexander Watson (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Catharines.

Also see . . .
1. Salem Chapel BME Church Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad NHS Canada. This is a link to information provided by The Salem Chapel, BME Church's website. (Submitted on June 18, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

2. Harriet Tubman. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on June 18, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

3. Harriet Tubman timeline. This is a link to information provided by The Circle Association. (Submitted on June 18, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

2. Harriet Tubman Marker

View of the sculpting of Harriet Tubman that is atop the historical marker.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

3. Harriet Tubman Marker

Close-up view of the text that is on the lower portion of the historical marker.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

4. Harriet Tubman Marker

View of the lower backside of the historical marker.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

5. Harriet Tubman Marker

View of the historical marker, situated in a small park, that honors Harriet Tubman, on the north side of the BME Church

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

6. BME Church

The featured historical marker is located on the north (left) side of the BME Church.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 793 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on August 2, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 18, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.