"ST. PAUL'S CHURCH 1834" - Woodstock, Ontario
N 43° 07.925 W 080° 44.771
17T E 520643 N 4775513
An Ontario Provincial Plaque that recognizes the significance of this marvelous mid-19th century church.
Waymark Code: WMJQ1A
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 12/16/2013
Views: 12
An Ontario Provincial Plaque that recognizes the significance of this marvelous mid-19th century church.
The plaque reads:
ST. PAUL`S CHURCH 1834
This church was completed in 1834 shortly after the
founding of the community. It was financed through the
efforts of Admiral Henry Vansittart and constructed under
the direction of his agent Captain Henry Drew R.N. The
Admiral also pledged maintenance of its first incumbent
the Rev. William Bettridge, who served the congregation
1834-79. During the rebellion of 1837 the building became
a temporary jail for prisoners captured by the local militia.
St. Paul's was consecrated in 1838 by Bishop G.J. Mountain.
The chancel was added to the original structure in 1843
and the transepts in 1851.
In Woodstock you will find both a Drew Street and a Vansittart Avenue. While both are wonderful to walk along, Vansittart Avenue, in particular is a great wide street with many of the city's finest and largest homes.
Address or location of plaque: 723 Dundas Street
Physical location of plaque: City
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": church is still standing and in use
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Structure'
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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