"CAPT. ANDREW DREW, R.N. 1792-1878" - Woodstock, Ontario - Ontario Provincial Plaques on Waymarking.com

A plaque noting the significance of Captain Drew in the settlement of Upper Canada.

The house itself is noted on ontarioarchitecture.com as a brilliant example of a Regency Cottage. Now called Rathbourn, the house was constructed with wood salvaged from the ship that brought Captain Drew and his crew to British North America. Nearby Saint Paul's church (also recognized with a blue Ontario plaque) was constructed at the same time, along with 500 foot underground tunnel that was used for the next thirty years as part of the Underground Railway.

The plaque reads:
"This house was built by Capt. Drew who came here in 1832 as agent for Admiral Henry Vansittart founder of Woodstock. Purchasing land now included in the eastern section of the city, Drew divided it into town lots and formed the nucleus of this community. During the Rebellion of 1837-39 he led the Canadian force that destroyed the American steamer "Caroline", which was supplying William Lyon Mackenzie's supporters on Navy Island. This action almost precipitated war between Britain and the United States and several attempts were made on Drew's life. He returned to England in 1842 and resumed his naval career."

Address or location of plaque: corner of Sydenham Street and Rathbourne Street Physical location of plaque: City "Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link] Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": Captain Drew's house still stands 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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