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Since 1953, when the "Ontario Provincial Plaque Program" started, more than 1,300 plaques have been erected throughout the province of Ontario. 42 provincial plaques across the province commemorate Franco-Ontarian heritage.
- 387 Provincial plaques across Ontario commemorate people that have helped shape the province's history.
- Every year, the 'Ontario Heritage Foundation' erects new and interesting provincial plaques.
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Ontario Provincial Plaques"JOHNSTOWN DISTRICT COURTHOUSE AND GAOL" ~ Brockville

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A post mounted plaque in the park on Court House Avenue directly in front of Courthouse Square.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member model12

location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 5/18/2011

last visited: 1/21/2013

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"WILLIAM BUELL, SR. 1751-1832" ~ Brockville

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A post mounted plaque at the north-west corner of Water Street West and Home Street 1 block south of King Street West.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member model12

location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 5/18/2011

last visited: 2/7/2012

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"THE BROCKVILLE TUNNEL 1860"

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A post mounted plaque near the tunnel entrance.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member model12

location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 5/18/2011

last visited: 1/21/2013

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"JAMES MORRIS 1798 - 1865" ~ Brockville

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A post mounted plaque on Court House Avenue on the west side of Courthouse Square.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member model12

location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 5/18/2011

last visited: 1/21/2013

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"McMARTIN HOUSE" ~ Perth

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Post mounted sign on the north-east corner of Gore Street East and Harvey Street.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member model12

location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 5/15/2011

last visited: 5/26/2013

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"PERTH MILITARY SETTLEMENT 1816" ~ Perth

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A pole mounted plaque alongside the Tay River in downtown Perth.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member model12

location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 5/15/2011

last visited: 5/26/2013

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"BEDFORD MILLS"

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The sign near the church is actually about 200 metres from the mill.

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location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 5/15/2011

last visited: 6/26/2012

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"THE DISTRICT CAPITAL 1815-1825"

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In 1800 the London District was formed and justices of the peace possessing administrative and judicial powers were appointed for this area.

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location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 5/15/2011

last visited: never

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"DR. JAMES NAISMITH 1861-1939"

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An Ontario Plaque describing the birthplace of Dr. James Naismith and his invention of the game of basketball.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member model12

location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 5/12/2011

last visited: 5/17/2013

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"THE ROSAMONDS IN ALMONTE"

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At the corner of Almonte & Mill Streets, on the building wall.

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location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 5/12/2011

last visited: 8/31/2012

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"DANIEL McCLACHLIN 1810-72" ~ Arnprior

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In Robert Simpson Park, Arnprior Ontario.

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location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 5/8/2011

last visited: 1/3/2012

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"THE FOUNDING OF RENFREW"

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At Low Square, in the center of Renfrew.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member model12

location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 5/8/2011

last visited: 6/4/2012

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"McNAB SETTLEMENT" ~ Arnprior

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Located in Robert Simpson park, overlooking the Ottawa River.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member model12

location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 5/5/2011

last visited: 7/24/2011

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"ST. JAMES CHURCH 1826" ~ Maitland

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A Provincial Heritage Plaque describing the history of the oldest church in Maitland.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Canadianzombie

location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 4/29/2011

last visited: 4/9/2012

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"ORONHYATEKHA 1841-1907" -- Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory

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The first known Aboriginal Oxford scholar; the second Aboriginal medical doctor in Canada. Scholar, businessman, athlete and human rights champion.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Timo Explorer

location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 4/27/2011

last visited: 4/15/2013

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"CHRIST CHURCH 1843" -- Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory

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One of only six Royal Chapels outside the United Kingdom, only two are found in Canada.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Timo Explorer

location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 4/27/2011

last visited: 4/15/2013

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"CAPTURE OF OGDENSBURG 1813" ~ Prescott

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A nice little park with benches for sitting and a great view across the river to Ogdensburg NY, which Canada once captured...!

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location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 4/24/2011

last visited: 4/20/2013

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"JUSTUS SHERWOOD 1747 - 1798" ~ Prescott

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Sherwood, who took up land in this township in 1784, played a leading role in its settlement.

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location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 4/24/2011

last visited: 4/20/2013

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"DR. LORNE PIERCE 1890 - 1961" ~ Delta.

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Pierce was born at Delta and devoted his life to the promotion of Canadian literature.

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location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 4/23/2011

last visited: 5/23/2011

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"JAMES PHILIPS" - Philipsville

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James was a Reformer and was involved in clashes with other political groups. After the collapse of the rebellion of 1837 he fled to the U.S. He returned as part of an invading force in 1838 and was killed at the Battle of the Windmill near Prescott.

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location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 4/23/2011

last visited: 4/22/2011

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"THE FOUNDING OF NEWBORO" Newboro

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In Newboro, at the war memorial on Drummond Street (Road 42) across from Simcoe Street.

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location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 4/20/2011

last visited: 4/20/2011

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"THE ROYAL SAPPERS AND MINERS" ~ Ontario, Canada

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Along the side of the road #42 at the cemetery, when several sappers are buried.

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location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 4/18/2011

last visited: 5/20/2011

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"THE PERTH ROAD" ~

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About 1.5 km south of Westport on Road 10 at the intersection with 8th Concession Road.

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location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 4/18/2011

last visited: 6/13/2012

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"SHINGWAUK HALL" -- Sault Ste. Marie

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The beginnings of formal education for local native children started here.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Timo Explorer

location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 4/17/2011

last visited: 4/16/2011

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Ontario Provincial Plaques"PRECIOUS BLOOD CATHEDRAL" -- Sault Ste. Marie

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A fine example of the Gothic Revival architecture used in this impressive cathedral.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Timo Explorer

location: Ontario, Canada

date approved: 4/17/2011

last visited: 7/2/2005

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