"AILSA CRAIG"
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member Hard Oiler
N 43° 08.845 W 081° 32.118
17T E 456472 N 4777324
Named after a small island off the coast of Scotland, Ailsa Craig owes its existence to the Grand Trunk Railroad when it was extended from St Mary's to Sarnia in 1858
Waymark Code: WM1XWE
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/29/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
Views: 72
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This was an interesting one to find. The picture of the plaque was missing from the Ontario Plaques web-site and I've looked a couple of times when driving through but couldn't find it. Today it was there, right where it was supposed to be, and the Ontario Plaques web-site now has a picture

Ailsa Craig, like several other communities in the area such as Parkhill, Thedford and Forest, owes its existence to the Grand Trunk Railway being extended from St Mary's to Sarnia (Point Edward) in 1858. Named after a small island off the coast of Scotland which I've seen but never visited (it's not far from Glasgow airport)

The plaque is located on the main street outside the old town hall, now a community centre appropriately called "Ye Olde Towne Hall"

Address or location of plaque: NW corner of Main St (Hwy 7) and Jameson outside "Ye Olde Towne Hall"

Physical location of plaque: Town

"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]

Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": The town is still a thriving community although the railway has long gone

This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Location'

Condition of sign: Excellent (And likely recently replaced during building renovations)

A web-site for more details.: Not listed

Is this a bilingual sign?: Not listed

What is the second/third language?: Not listed
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