"CHRIST CHURCH 1838" - Huntley, Ontario
Posted by: model12
N 45° 18.859 W 075° 59.879
18T E 421774 N 5018352
A post mounted plaque in front of the church building on Carp Road, in the former village of Huntley, just south of the town of Carp, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WMBMTP
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/03/2011
Views: 14
Plaque Text reads;
This handsome stone church, in the style of the early Gothic Revival, was built by A. Thomas Christie on land donated by John Cavanagh, one of Huntley township's earliest landholders. Aided by a substantial contribution from Colonel Arthur Lloyd, a veteran of the Napoleonic Wars who had settled in neighbouring March township, the building was completed in 1838. The earliest Anglican settlers were served by missionaries posted in Hull and subsequently in March. The union of the Huntley and March parishes continued until the appointment of the Reverend James Godfrey as Rector of Huntley in 1853. Although the interior has been extensively altered, the building stands as a memorial to the original Anglican settlers.
Address or location of plaque: On the north-east corner of Carp Road and McGee Side Road street number 3008
Physical location of plaque: Village
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": Church & cemetery.
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Structure'
Condition of sign: Excellent
Is this a bilingual sign?: No !
A web-site for more details.: Not listed
What is the second/third language?: Not listed
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