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 "THE LANARK SETTLEMENT 1830" ~ Lanark Posted by:  Weathervane
N 45° 01.070 W 076° 21.882
18T E 392474 N 4985836
The Lanark Settlement plaque is located on George Street in Lanark.
Waymark Code: WME3D1
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 03/29/2012
Views: 6
The text on the plaque reads as follows:
In August, 1820, a government depot was completed on the site of this community to serve as the centre of a military settlement in the newly surveyed townships of Lanark and Ramsay, North Sherbrooke and Dalhousie. By the spring of 1821 some 1,500 settlers, the majority of whom were unemployed Scottish weavers, discharged soldiers, and their families, were established in this area. Placed under the jurisdiction of the quartermaster-general's department, they received land, tools, farm implements and seed from the superintendent, Capt. William Marshall. In July and August 1821, another group of over 1,800 Scottish emigrants arrived. Although some of the land proved unsuitable for agriculture, these pioneers laid the foundation for successful settlement in this region.
Address or location of plaque: 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario
Physical location of plaque: Town
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
A web-site for more details.: [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": There are not physical remains at the site.
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Location'
Condition of sign: Excellent
Is this a bilingual sign?: No !
What is the second/third language?: Not listed
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