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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYTV_laura-secord-1775-1868_Niagara-on-the-Lake-ON.html
[English text]:
The celebrated heroine of the war of 1812 is a renowned figure in Canadian History. Determined to warn the British of an impending attack on Beaver Dams, Secord set out from her home on June 22, 1813, on a dangerous mission. She…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYTU_home-of-laura-ingersoll-secord_Niagara-on-the-Lake-ON.html
[Text inscribed on stone monument]:
Home ofLaura IngersollSecord.[Text on lower plaque]:
This stone marker was placed in 1901 by the Women's Literary Club of St. Catharines to honour Laura Secord and was re-dedicated in 1972 by members of th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXPG_brocks-monument_Niagara-on-the-Lake-ON.html
Upper Canada has dedicated this monument to the memory of the late Major-General Sir Issac Brock K.B. Provisional Lieut.Governor and commander of the forces in this province whose remains are deposited in the vault beneath. Opposing the invading e…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXDZ_brocks-cenotaph_Niagara-on-the-Lake-ON.html
[Text on North Side of Marker]:
Near the spot Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, K.C.B. Provisional LieutenantGovernor of Upper Canada fell on 13 - October, 1812 while advancing to repel the invading enemy.[Text on South Side of Marker]:
This st…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXDY_browns-point_Niagara-on-the-Lake-ON.html
Brown's PointHere Gen. Sir Isaac Brock called out on his way to Queenston Heights 13th October 1812 "Push On York Volunteers."
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXDX_thomas-moore_Niagara-on-the-Lake-ON.html
One of Ireland's best loved and renowned poets and lyricists, Thomas Moore visited Niagara during July 1804. Captivated by the scenic splendour of the area and as guest of Col. Isaac Brock, Commander at Fort George, Moore frequently found rest and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXDW_mcfarland-house-1800_Niagara-on-the-Lake-ON.html
This Georgian style house was built in 1800 by John McFarland (1757-1815) and his sons, on land granted by the Crown. It is one of the oldest surviving structures in the Niagara district. During the War of 1812 it was used as a hospital by both Br…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXDU_later-years_Niagara-on-the-Lake-ON.html
[Text on Marker]:
Immediately after the War of 1812, a new wooden storehouse was built on this site. It was converted into barracks for British troops during the border troubles of 1838. The building remained in use until the 20th century servi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXDT_navy-hall_Niagara-on-the-Lake-ON.html
The facilities of this strategic location have served British and later Canadian troops stationed at Niagara from 1765 to the 1920's.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXDS_the-early-years_Niagara-on-the-Lake-ON.html
[Text on Marker]:
Navy Hall originally consisted of a small shipyard, storehouses, residences and docks which served as a depot for local supplies; it also served as a trans-shipment point for the posts on the upper Great Lakes. From 1792 to 17…