Historical Markers in Welland, Ontario

By Dale K. Benington, June 11, 2012

Battle of Cook's Mill Marker

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1 ► Ontario, Niagara Region, Welland — Battle of Cook's Mill —

[English Text]: Battle of Cook's Mills In October 1814 an American army advanced from Fort Erie toward the British line along the Chippawa River. Lieutenant-General Drummond ordered a reconnaissance towards Cook's Mills on his right . . . — — Map (db m56657) HM

2 ► Ontario, Niagara Region, Welland — Main Street Bridge (Bridge 13)/Pont de la Rue Main (Pont 13) —

[English] This bridge was built in 1927-1930 during the construction of the Fourth Welland Canal (1913-1933). It was one of the three largest vertical lift bridges on the canal and is unique because its towers are set at an angle to the . . . — — Map (db m196324) HM

3 ► Ontario, Niagara Region, Welland — Welland County Court House —

The Welland County Court House was built in 1855-56, four years after the creation of the County of Welland. It was designed by architect Kivas Tully in a Neo-classical style and built of Queenston limestone by the local firm of Hellems and Bald. . . . — — Map (db m196304) HM