"THE REV. JOHN LANGHORN 1744-1817" ~ Bath
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N 44° 11.067 W 076° 46.617
18T E 357976 N 4893894
This plaque is in tribute to the Reverend John Langhorn who became the first resident Anglican clergyman in the Bay of Quinte region.
Waymark Code: WMEJN3
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/05/2012
Views: 8
The text on the plaque reads as follows:
Born in Wales, Langhorn was appointed missionary to Ernesttown and Fredericksburgh townships in 1787. He thus became the first resident Anglican clergyman in the Bay of Quinte region, and the second in what is now Ontario. Although of somewhat eccentric character, he proved to be a tireless supporter of his faith during the twenty-six years he served in this area. He was largely responsible for the erection of St. Paul's Church at Sandhurst in 1791, St. Warburg's in Fredericksburgh in 1792 and the second St. John's at Bath in 1793-95. The hardships he endured undermined his health and Langhorn returned to England in 1813.
Address or location of plaque: On the northeast corner of Church Street (Road 7) and Academy Street 2 blocks north of Main Street (Highway 33).
Physical location of plaque: Town
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Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": The plaque is located in front of a white church.
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person'
Condition of sign: Very Good
Is this a bilingual sign?: No !
What is the second/third language?: Not listed
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