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 "MACLEOD SETTLEMENT" ~ Dalkeith Posted by:  Weathervane
N 45° 25.588 W 074° 37.008
18T E 529977 N 5030398
This plaque is located on Laggan-Glenelg Road west of Dalkeith.
Waymark Code: WME7A8
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 04/13/2012
Views: 15
The text on the plaque reads as follows:
In 1793 some forty families, including members of several clans, emigrated from Glenelg, Scotland, under the leadership of Alexander MacLeod and landed at St. John's Island (now Prince Edward Island). The following year they came to Glengarry County and petitioned for land. In August, 1794, the majority were authorized to occupy 80 ha each in the vicinity of Kirkhill, which was for many years known as Glenelg. Alexander MacLeod, who was located on this property in 1794, was instrumental in founding one of the earliest Presbyterian parishes in Upper Canada here in Lochiel township. During the War of 1812 he served as a Captain in the 2nd Regiment of the Glengarry Militia and died March 4, 1850.
Address or location of plaque: On the south side of Laggan-Glenelg Road (Road 24) at street number 21420 4 km west of Dalkeith.
Physical location of plaque: Other location
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": There are no physical remains at the site.
This 'Plaque' describes: An 'Event'
Condition of sign: Very Good
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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