"JOHN GALT"
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member stinger503
N 43° 32.841 W 080° 14.663
17T E 561039 N 4821877
A plaque describing the founder of Guelph
Waymark Code: WMFA81
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 09/18/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
Views: 6

This plaque is about John Galt, who in 1827 founded Guelph as the first superintendent of the Canada Company. Because the of poor returns he was fired in 1829 and returned to England. He is still fondly remembered in Guelph though, with the park that this plaque is in named after him.
Address or location of plaque: John Galt Park

Physical location of plaque: Park

"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]

Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": Ruins of mill nearby

This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person'

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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