Situated on Chippawa Creek at the end of the portage road from Queenston, Chippawa retained its original name even though the creek was renamed the Welland River in 1793. Severely damaged during the War of 1812, the village revived following construction of the first Welland Canal.

Location

In Cummington Square, near the former town hall, Chippawa

Themes

• Communities
• Industry and trade
• Transportation systems and communications
• War and conflict