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 "MILITIA GARRISON 1837-38" ~ Kingston Posted by:  Weathervane
N 44° 13.594 W 076° 29.304
18T E 381123 N 4898114
This plaque commemorates the services of the first permanent Militia Garrison of Kingston.
Waymark Code: WMEHW9
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/02/2012
Views: 13
The text on the plaque reads as follows:
Commemorating the services of the first permanent Militia Garrison of Kingston, assembled by Lieutenant-Colonel R.H. Bonnycastle to defend this city during the Upper Canadian Rebellion. The mobilization saved Kingston from invasion since the regular forces had been sent to Lower Canada. The troops used this area as their drill ground. Queen's Marine Artillery, Perth Artillery, Frontenac Light Dragoons, 1st Hastings Light Dragoons, 1st and 2nd Addington Light Dragoons, 1st and 2nd Frontenac, 2nd and 3rd Prince Edward, 1st and 2nd Addington, 2nd Lennox, Belleville Rifles, Independent Companies, Tyendinaga Mohawks.
Address or location of plaque: On the south side of Bagot Street just west of West Street.
Physical location of plaque: City
"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": The plaque is located in a park. There are other plaques and monuments at the location and houses that surround the park.
This 'Plaque' describes: An 'Event'
Condition of sign: Very Good
Is this a bilingual sign?: No !
What is the second/third language?: French
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