At this location Sim Doak established a blacksmith shop in the mid 1800s. Albert Sharp continued this operation into the 1900s. Richard Tice, Wm. Shields & George Werner were also smithies in the late 1800s and the early 1900s in various locations . . . — — Map (db m296966) HM
This plaque presented by the Town of Fort Erie on the occasion of the centennial of the International Bridge to commemorate one hundred years of rail transportation between Victoria, Ontario and Black Rock, New York.
[The plaque lists the town . . . — — Map (db m279095) HM
If you arrived at Buffalo's Main St. dock early enough, you had your choice of spots on the
ferry to Erie Beach. The upper deck railing always filled up quickly. It was exciting to get that
first glimpse of the park once the ferry cleared the . . . — — Map (db m304003) HM
Loyalist home site of Albert Weatherstone (Bert) Miller, 1882-1973, noted Ontario amateur naturalist who devoted much of his life to the collection and preservation of the rarer plants, shrubs and trees of the Niagara peninsula. "All my efforts and . . . — — Map (db m279136) HM
Bertie Hall was constructed circa 1833 by local businessman,
War of 1812 veteran and colourful entrepreneur William Forsyth Sr.
This impressive landmark is one of the earliest examples of Greek
Revival style in Ontario, recognizable by the . . . — — Map (db m279096) HM
Over the centuries there have been many ferry landings along the Niagara River. Some were built by local merchants and some as government licenced landing points.
The longest operating ferry dock was here, near the foot of present-day Bertie . . . — — Map (db m75876) HM
A distinguished historian and soldier, Cruikshank was born
here and educated in Fort Erie and at Upper Canada College.
He took an active interest in municipal affairs and in 1886,
after holding a variety of offices, was elected warden of
Welland . . . — — Map (db m281974) HM
On the night of 12 August 1814, as a prelude to a British attack on Fort Erie, an expedition was mounted against three armed American schooners anchored off the fort. Captain Alexander Dobbs, R.N., embarked with 70 seamen and marines in six batteaux . . . — — Map (db m48913) HM
The border between Canada and the United States of America has witnessed many migrations of people. At two times, however, the migration was primarily from south to north. That was in the troubled days just prior to the American Revolutionary War . . . — — Map (db m283011) HM
The first groups of Pennsylvania Deutsch to settle in Upper Canada crossed the Niagara River near this
point about 1780. Plain folk (English Quakers, German Lutherans. Reformed, Mennonites and Dunkards),
United Empire Loyalists and British . . . — — Map (db m303924) HM
It was hard not to be jealous of the high wire performers. They had the very best view of the park.
If the acrobats were set up in just the right spot, a simple spin allowed them a view of vaudeville acts and musical groups. They could admire . . . — — Map (db m304002) HM
When you arrived here at Snake Hill Grove in 1885,
you were coming to have a picnic. That first year, all
you needed for a great outing was a basket of food,
the shade of ancient trees, and cool lake breezes.
When you came here during Erie . . . — — Map (db m303994) HM
The Battle
At this place, on June 2, 1866, the Welland Canal Field Battery and the Dunnville
Naval Brigade, under the command of Captain Richard King and Captain Lachlan
McCallum, landed from the W.T. Robb tugboat. Approximately 80 . . . — — Map (db m279093) HM
Three fortifications occupied this site. The first (1764-1779) and second (c. 1783-1803), located at lower levels, were abandoned when ice and water inundated the works. The third Fort Erie, built between 1805 and 1808, was repaired in January 1814 . . . — — Map (db m48912) HM
They gave their today
For our to-morrow
World War I - 1914-1918
World War II - 1939-1945
Korea - 1950-1953
Afghanistan - 2001-2014
(names not transcribed) — — Map (db m279087) WM
Throughout the 1800s there were many ferry landings competing for business along the Niagara River. The map below is a compilation of some of these locations.
Ferry leases were granted to:
Col. John Warren Sr.,
John Warren Jr.,
Nelson . . . — — Map (db m279089) HM
[Text on the base of the Cairn:]
Here lie buried
150 British Officers and Men
Who fell in the attack on Fort Erie
On the 26th day of August, 1814, and three
of the defenders, men of the United States
Infantry, whose remains . . . — — Map (db m282937) HM WM
From around 1830 to 1860, thousands of freedom seekers used the Underground Railroad to reach sanctuary in Canada - the promised land. Many crossed the Niagara River from the United States to Fort Erie, including Josiah Henson and his family, . . . — — Map (db m279092) HM
In an effort to regain the initiative lost at Queenston, the Americans planned a general invasion for 28 November 1812. Before dawn advance parties crossed the Niagara River to cut communications between Fort Erie and Chippawa and to . . . — — Map (db m279097) HM
Gonder's Flats was named for the Gonder (Gander) family,
who settled in this area in 1799, on land granted by the
Crown. Michael Gonder, a native of Lancaster County
Pennsylvania, emigrated to Upper Canada at the close of
the American . . . — — Map (db m279140) HM
Cheese maker James Lewis Kraft was born on a dairy farm near
Stevensville in 1874. He was educated locally and worked
nearby at Ferguson's general store. In 1903, Kraft went to
Buffalo then Chicago where he set up his own wholesale . . . — — Map (db m279088) HM
On December 7, 1837, William Lyon Mackenzie's "Patriot"
forces were defeated north of Toronto by Loyalist militia
and he fled toward the United States. Travelling little used
routes in order to avoid government forces which were
scouring the . . . — — Map (db m279122) HM
Three different companies built many ships on this site during the years 1904 to 1930. At this shipyard, known locally as the "Bridgeburg Shipyard", four ocean cargo boats such as "War Magic" and "War Vixen" were built in 1917-1919. In 1965, The . . . — — Map (db m279125) HM
Founded 1819 by a society of Methodists who were United Empire Loyalists and pioneer settlers in the Township of Bertie, District of Niagara — — Map (db m279124) HM
Slaves who escaped to Canada via the Underground
Railroad settled in many different communities near the U.S.
border. Around Fort Erie there were three different clusters
of Black settlement including one that emerged north of Fort
Erie and east . . . — — Map (db m279134) HM
At this former ferry crossing landing, hundreds of escaped
slaves experienced freedom for the first time.
From 1796 until 1949 ferries were one of the main link's
between the two border cities of Buffalo, N.Y. and Fort Erie,
Ontario. . . . — — Map (db m279083) HM
In this location stand the remains of the first Fort Erie (1764-1805).
The oldest British military fort in the province of Ontario, Fort Erie was situated strategically at the mouth of the Niagara River. In addition to its military function, . . . — — Map (db m279076) HM
[Left column]
From the Niagara Movement Garrison pledge:
"I herby pledge myself to fight in freedom: freedom of speech, freedom of thought, freedom to vote, freedom to enjoy public conveniences & freedom to associate with those who wish to . . . — — Map (db m303988) HM
[Left column]
"The Dance hall in these days... the
main Dance Hall was a three tiered
building. On the lower floor there was
bowling alleys, washrooms for the
swimmers and restrooms, and a pool
room. The second floor was the main
dance . . . — — Map (db m304001) HM
The passage of the first two vessels from lake to
lake was achieved in 1829. After "stemming the
broad and strong current of the Niagara", the
vessels reached Black Rock where they were met
with bursts of applause and honoured by the
discharge . . . — — Map (db m279128) HM
B-1 Moved to the Museum
On July 27, 1981, Fort Erie Town
Council purchased the B-1 Station
for $1.25. The following year, the
structure was moved to its current
location at the Fort Erie Railway
Museum and now houses a gift
shop and . . . — — Map (db m303949) HM
Built by Canadair in 1954, and retired by the R.C.A.F. in
1968. Red Knight #21373 was purchased privately from
Mississauga Ont. in Nov. of 1998 by R.C.A.F.A. 484
(Frontier) Wing, Fort Erie, Ont. and lovingly restored to
its original condition by . . . — — Map (db m303970) HM
[Left column]
Architecture
Much of Ridgeway Station's
architectural design is
reflective of the Picturesque
style which originated in late
17th century England and
combined a variety of stylistic
influences. Some of the design
styles . . . — — Map (db m303964) HM
Erected by
the Association of
Professional Engineers
of the Province of
Ontario and the
Engineering Institute
of Canada in honour of
an outstanding
Canadian engineer
Sir Casimir Gzowski
on the occasion of the
100th anniversary . . . — — Map (db m303937) HM
Originally built by the Hyde family in 1906, this building was the headquarters for the Mentholatum Co. of Canada, Ltd. until 2004.
Now recognized as a landmark in Fort Erie, the building continues to serve the local community and its . . . — — Map (db m303946) HM
Recovered off Crystal Beach
Waterfront Park about 1960
and donated by local divers
Ken & Ray Barnhart
Roy Thornton
Donors:
CAA Niagara, The Reinhardt Family,
Cathy Herbert
The Crystal Beach Candy Company
Montgomery Bros. . . . — — Map (db m281886) HM
Between this plaque and Lake Erie lies thirty seven acres of land which became
the site of one of Canada's most popular tourist attractions. John E. Rebstock's success in establishing a religious campground in 1888 brought prosperity to the area. . . . — — Map (db m281852) HM
Formed in 1992 by a community minded group to
complete the breakwall and boat launch ramp
at the waterfront park for the benefit of Fort
Erie residents and the general public.
Made possible with the co-operation of the
Town of Fort Erie, . . . — — Map (db m281869) HM
Honour and grateful tribute to our boys who gave their lives in the Great War 1914-1918
Alfred W. Tidmarsh
Ernest Barber
John B. Halavin
Melvin B. McKay
Harry Shisler
Leonard Porter
Herbert D. Whalen
John Bright . . . — — Map (db m282084) WM
In November 1913 a White Hurricane Storm battered the waters of Lake Erie for three days. The United States Lighthouse Service's
Light Vessel 82 and its crew of six were duty bound to remain on station during this storm, to warn other ships of the . . . — — Map (db m281880) HM
The ship was designed by Frank E. Kirby for the Lake Erie Excursion Company, owner of Crystal Beach Amusement Park. Built and launched at the Buffalo Dry Dock at a cost of $250,000, the ship featured 3 decks within a length of 216 feet and a beam . . . — — Map (db m281877) HM
You are standing in the Crystal Beach Park which includes several artifacts depicting marine heritage. As you look out over Lake Erie, this plaque will help you envision how the history of this area unfolded over the past millennia. While the . . . — — Map (db m281890) HM
On the night of August 12, 1814, seventy seamen and marines, led by Captain Alexander T. Dobbs, R.N., embarked in this vicinity to attempt the capture of three armed U.S. schooners lying off American-held Fort Erie. One of the six boats used had . . . — — Map (db m281883) HM
Modern farm production methods and inventions had changed the rural landscapes of North America by 1866.
Innovative equipment such as steam threshing machines and mechanized reapers, as well as biological discoveries such as . . . — — Map (db m281925) HM
The history of this house includes bearing witness to the Battle of Ridgeway.
This house was built in the early 1800s on Ridge Road North, half a kilometre from this location. Zechariah Teal purchased that property in 1822. By 1866, when the . . . — — Map (db m281923) HM
In this small farmhouse, the Teal family heard shots ring out around them.
As bullets struck the house, the young women and children escaped through the back door. They ran to the nearby marsh for protection, where neighbours and friends were . . . — — Map (db m271627) HM
Anchor and 300 feet of chain
salvaged from the wreck of the
Briton by Harvey Holzworth.
The Briton went aground off the
Point Abino lighthouse on
November 13, 1929.
Harvey Holzworth donated this
chain and anchor to the
Buffalo . . . — — Map (db m281841) HM
Holloway Memorial Chapel
A non-sectarian house of God
Centennial, 1894 - 1994
This plaque commemorates the 100th anniversary of
the chapel, which was given in memory of Isaac
Holloway and his wife Mary Ann. A Buffalo businessman,
he . . . — — Map (db m281799) HM
Point Abino Lighthouse
This proud beacon overlooking Lake Erie is a rare
example of a reinforced concrete lighthouse built in
a late neoclassical style. It was constructed in
1917-1918, and was in use for almost . . . — — Map (db m281810) HM
The Sanctuary Centre for the Arts at 209 Ridge Road is well named as for many years it served as the
sanctuary of a church. A Free Methodist group formed in Ridgeway in the early 1880's and met in a
nearly shed with first pastor Rev. Wilson T. . . . — — Map (db m303830) HM
This house 254 Ridge Road was built circa 1879 for the Disher family. Sitting on a field stone
foundation, it also had scroll roof brackets, clapboardsiding and circle head windows. Four
generations of the Disher family lived in the house until it . . . — — Map (db m303820) HM
When the Bertie train station of the Buffalo & Goderich railway line was built in Ridgeway in 1856, a
number of businesses sprang up surrounding it, of which this property at 282 Ridge Road was one of
the earliest. It was built by Alexander . . . — — Map (db m303817) HM
Physician Nathaniel Brewster started a drug store in Ridgeway as early as the 1870's, with his office in
one corner of it. By 1886 both were located here at 307 Ridge Road. Dr. Brewster, whose lineage
could be traced to the Mayflower, had served . . . — — Map (db m303816) HM
This building at 314 Ridge Road was built as a butcher shop circa 1910, and by 1913 was owned by
Henry Boulding. At that time Ridgeway did not have electrical service, so to provide refrigeration in
the store there was an ice house out back which . . . — — Map (db m303815) HM
In the early 1900's the businesses located here at 315 Ridge Road were Brodie's Drug Store and
Hibbard's Post Office. On April 1st 1913 these two, and most of this town block, were destroyed by fire,
likely caused by a gas light left burning . . . — — Map (db m303809) HM
This spacious home at 356 Ridge Road was built circa 1884 for Lt Col. James E. Morin, his wife
Jeannette, and their family of 6 children. Morin was a bright young man who went to work for local
businessman Eber Cutler at the age of 14, and soon . . . — — Map (db m303794) HM
The Fenians led unsuccessful raids throughout Canada from 1866 to 1871 in New Brunswick;
Canada West (Ontario); Canada East (Quebec) and Manitoba.
The Fenian Brotherhood did not achieve its goal of an independent Ireland. The nationalism, which . . . — — Map (db m271191) HM
Leaving the train in the village of Ridgeway, the Canadian Militia marched up Ridge Road, heading to Stevensville.
The Fenian Army was ready and waiting and drew the Canadians deep into their snare. The Fenians proved themselves a strong . . . — — Map (db m284467) HM
On June 1, 1866, Irish-American revolutionaries called Fenians invaded Canada as part of an attempt to strike at Britain and support the creation of an independent Irish republic. The next morning Canadian militiamen from
the Queen's Own . . . — — Map (db m271722) HM
In memory of these soldiers
who were called to duty for the
Battle of Ridgeway June 2, 1866.
They died in defence of this land and its people.
Ensign Malcolm McEachren, Queen's Own Rifles, Killed in Action
Private Christopher Alderson, . . . — — Map (db m281911) WM
Built in 1874 for $2,495, this classically designed building
featured limestone from a local quarry, French doors, slate
roof, arched and circular windows, louvered cupola, and
seven sets of ornamental modillions along the roof line.
The . . . — — Map (db m284468) HM
Farming, secure food sources and land ownership were key issues for both sides.
In Bertie Township, once news of the Fenian invasion spread, the need to protect the farm became vital. Farmers knew well the effects of conflict on a rural . . . — — Map (db m281926) HM
This building was the Teal home, one of several houses caught up in the Battle of Ridgeway. It was used as shelter for the Teal family during the battle. Several other farms in the area were commandeered by the Fenian Army or the Canadian Militia. . . . — — Map (db m281922) HM
Trees in this park were planted in 1970 and 1975 to
honour the memory of Edmund John Zavitz. Born in
Ridgeway in 1875, Zavitz graduated from McMaster
University, Yale, the University of Michigan, and then
taught forestry at the Ontario . . . — — Map (db m303791) HM
Fenian members spent many months scouting this area. Striking swiftly on June 1, 1866, they landed in Fort Erie with a force of about 1,200 - 1,500 men. They quickly burned a train bridge, disabled telegraph lines and established a bridgehead.
. . . — — Map (db m284466) HM
Farming, secure food sources and land ownership were key issues for both sides.
In 1800s Ireland, farm production was threatened by British absentee landlords and the potato blight. With little food to sustain them, and a lack of land on which to . . . — — Map (db m271628) HM
Timeline of Events Fenian Invasion, 1866
[NOTE: Some clarifications in square brackets]
[Row 1] Fenian Army led by Colonel John O'Neill
Blue 1. Col. ONeill musters the Fenian Army at Lower Black Rock and prepares to cross . . . — — Map (db m281939) HM
Map of the Battle of Ridgeway Site June 2, 1866
For further information about these paintings, visit the Fort Erie Historical Museum, 402 Ridge Road in Ridgeway
Graphics used throughout this exhibit are from: Fort Erie Historical Museum, . . . — — Map (db m281933) HM
Memorial Ridge Mausoleum was built in 1925
by The Canada Mausoleum Ltd. This building
is a classic example of funerary architecture,
neo-classical in design, with Ionic columns
supporting Doric entablature. Constructed of
concrete with a . . . — — Map (db m303792) HM
[North-east side]
Memorium Eorum Retine Bimos
Legion
Ridgeway Branch 230
World War I 1914 - 1918
World War II 1939 - 1945
Korean War
Afghanistan Conflict
NATO Peace Keeping Missions
In . . . — — Map (db m303872) WM
Ridgeway Battlefield
Pro Patria
In abiding memory of the officers and men of the Queens Own Rifles, 13th Hamilton Battalion, Caledonia
and York Rifle Companies of Haldimand who fought here in defence of their country against . . . — — Map (db m281913) HM WM
Welcome to the Battle of
Ridgeway Memorial Park.
The events that occurred on this
battleground on June 2, 1866
were a catalyst to the
confederation of Canada.
While defending this land against
the invading Irish-American
Fenian . . . — — Map (db m281914) HM
As you look to the back of the Ridgeway Battlefield Park, you will see the Town's first Heritage Tree. Ostrya virginiana is the botanical name for the Ironwood Tree, which may also be called a hop hornbeam because the maturing clusters of fruit . . . — — Map (db m281928) HM
As you stand on this battlefield,
take a moment to remember these
nine soldiers of the Queen's Own
Rifles of Canada who were killed
defending this land.
Ensign Malcolm McEachren
Sergeant Hugh Matheson
Corporal Francis Lackey . . . — — Map (db m281929) HM WM
The Fenians were a militant group seeking an independent Ireland after centuries of struggles with Britain over political independence, religious rights and land ownership. Their tactic was armed revolution, which made the invasion of Fort Erie so . . . — — Map (db m271120) HM
This burial ground has been used for more than one hundred and
fifty years. It has been known at various times also as
Rose Cemetery
Dennahower Cemetary
Little Cemetery Around The Corner
Curtis Road Cemetery
In 1975
The Town of . . . — — Map (db m303918) HM
[Upper plaque]
What mean ye by these stones? Joshua 4:6
[Lower plaque]
In memory of Bishop John Winger
died 1828
Founder and first bishop of the Brethren of Christ Church in Canada
The original gravesite is along Black . . . — — Map (db m303874) HM
The Stevensville Conservation Area consists of 49.9 hectares (122 acres) of land that is owned and managed by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority. The combination of this area's physical characteristics, its proximity to small urban . . . — — Map (db m303887) HM
In memory of those who made the
supreme sacrifice by giving their
today to preserve our tomorrow
Great Wars
1914-1918
1939-1945
The millstone used in this memorial
is an original from
the John Haun grist mill, Stevensville,
and was . . . — — Map (db m303895) HM WM
To honour the memory of the
pioneer Brethren in Christ
(Tunker) Anabaptist believers,
we establish this marker.
Seeking land grants and
exemption from military
service, from 1788 onwards,
they came to Upper Canada:
Niagara, York and . . . — — Map (db m303875) HM
Traditional Site of the first Brethren in Christ Sunday School
Asa Bearss
founder
Originally placed
[??] SS [??]
Humberstone Twp
The [Gas??ne] School
Centennial Memorial
1863-1963 — — Map (db m303876) HM
This is an original mill stone
from a grist mill that
operated on this property
in the 1860's
The Fort Erie Conservation Club
would like to thank
Mr. Ken Ruch and the Hill Estate — — Map (db m303888) HM
April 5th, 1990
The Grimsby Historical Society commemorates
the 200th Anniversary of the
First Municipal Meeting in Upper Canada
held on April 5th, 1790
by burying a time capsule beneath this cairn
filled by the school children of Grimsby. . . . — — Map (db m281034) HM
In the earliest days of the Methodist campgrounds (ca. 1859) Bell Park was little more than a spring fed bog encompassed by a forest. As the camp expanded, the spring was dammed to gain access to fresh water for the campers and was rerouted to . . . — — Map (db m284311) HM
A Loyalist from the Mohawk Valley, New York, Nelles came
to Canada during the American Revolution and from 1780 to
1784 served in the Indian Department. Following hostilities he settled near the Grand River but by 1792 had moved to this area. . . . — — Map (db m233660) HM
Canadian Film Director, Actor and Producer
October 7, 1894 - March 23, 1970
Born in North Grimsby Township on October 7, 1894, Delmer William Lord was a well-known Canadian film director, actor and producer whose career spanned from . . . — — Map (db m293935) HM
Here at the Forty Mile Creek, on 8th June, 1813, American forces, retreating after the Battle of Stoney Creek, were bombarded by a British flotilla under Sir James Lucas Yeo.
Indians and groups of the 4th and 5th Regiments Lincoln . . . — — Map (db m282940) HM
By the afternoon of June 6th the American army at least 3,300 strong were in full retreat, in total confusion, from the battle at Stoney Creek. Both General Winder and General Chandler, along with numerous commissioned officers, had been captured . . . — — Map (db m283926) HM
Near this site on April 5. 1790, was held the earliest known session of a municipal government in what is now Ontario. This town meeting' of Township No. 6, later named Grimsby, dealt with such matters as the height of fences and the registration . . . — — Map (db m283923) HM
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